The average train between Slough and Leicester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Slough 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 every 30 minutes between Slough and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Leicester at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 10m • 2 changes


2h • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 2m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Leicester station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Slough to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Slough station.
Slough to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Slough to Leicester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Slough and Leicester is 130.8 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Leicester via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 5m.