The average train between Stratford (London) and Leicester takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Stratford (London) 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 Stratford (London) and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford (London) is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stratford (London) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Stratford (London) station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Stratford (London) to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Stratford (London) to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Stratford (London) to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Stratford (London) and Leicester is 144.3 km. The road distance is 169 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
