The average train between Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Leicester takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Saint Leonards-on-Sea 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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint Leonards-on-Sea is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Saint Leonards-on-Sea station and arriving at Leicester station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, depart from St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Leicester train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Leicester is 229.5 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from St Leonards Warrior Square to Leicester via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 59m.