The average train between Shirebrook and Leicester takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shirebrook is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Leicester at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shirebrook to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Shirebrook station and arriving at Leicester station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Shirebrook to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Shirebrook station.
Shirebrook to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Shirebrook to Leicester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Shirebrook and Leicester is 63.4 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Shirebrook to Leicester via Nottingham in around 1h 44m.