The average train between Rome and Leicester takes 24h 40m and the fastest train takes 23h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 twice daily between Rome and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 24h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




23h 25m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




24h 13m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




23h 25m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




24h 13m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




22h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




24h 13m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




23h 25m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




24h 13m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Rome to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Leicester station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.
Rome to Leicester train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Leicester train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Rome to Leicester train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Leicester is 1,570.6 km. The road distance is 2,093 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Leicester via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 15h 47m.