The train between Peterborough and Leicester takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Leicester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Peterborough to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Peterborough to Leicester train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Peterborough and Leicester is 60.1 km. The road distance is 84 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Peterborough to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 54 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route 5 times a week.