The average train between Rochester and Leicester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 Rochester and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Leicester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Rochester to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Rochester to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Rochester and Leicester is 178.6 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 50m.