The average train between Tonbridge and Leicester takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Tonbridge 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 20 minutes between Tonbridge and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tonbridge is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 19m • 2 changes


2h 29m • 2 changes


2h 15m • 2 changes


2h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Tonbridge to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Tonbridge station and arriving at Leicester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Tonbridge to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tonbridge station.
Tonbridge to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Tonbridge to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Tonbridge and Leicester is 187.2 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Tonbridge to Leicester via London Bridge and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m.