The average train between Shoreham-by-Sea and Leicester takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Shoreham-by-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 Shoreham-by-Sea and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shoreham-by-Sea is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Shoreham-by-Sea station and arriving at Leicester station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Shoreham-by-Sea to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) station.
Shoreham-by-Sea to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Shoreham-by-Sea to Leicester train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Shoreham-by-Sea and Leicester is 209.1 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) to Leicester via Gatwick Airport and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 44m.