The average train between Richmond and Leicester takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Richmond 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 30 minutes between Richmond and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Leicester station via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Richmond to Leicester train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Richmond NLL station.
Richmond to Leicester train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Richmond to Leicester train tickets online with London Overground, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Richmond and Leicester is 142.5 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Richmond NLL to Leicester via West Hampstead, West Hampstead Thameslink, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 53m.