The average train between Poplar and Leicester takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Poplar 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 every 20 minutes between Poplar and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poplar is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


2h 18m • 2 changes
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7h 56m • 2 changes


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1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 41m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Poplar station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Poplar to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Poplar to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Poplar to Leicester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Poplar and Leicester is 146.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 4m.