The average train between Swanley and Leicester takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley 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 Swanley and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swanley 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 Swanley to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Swanley to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Swanley to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Swanley to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Swanley and Leicester is 164.4 km. The road distance is 187 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.