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The average train between Thirsk and Leicester takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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.

3h 42m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 57m
£51–91

Thirsk to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Thirsk and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Leicester at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways8h 22m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Grand Central TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways8h 19m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Grand Central TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 35m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways8h 22m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Grand Central TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 4m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thirsk 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.

Map of how to get from Thirsk to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Thirsk, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Thirsk to Leicester via York and Sheffield in around 2h 57m.

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