The average train between Tamworth and Leicester takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Tamworth 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 Tamworth and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tamworth is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tamworth to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Tamworth station and arriving at Leicester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Tamworth to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Tamworth station.
Tamworth to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Tamworth to Leicester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Tamworth and Leicester is 38.1 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Tamworth to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 1m.