The average train between Wales and Leicester takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Leicester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Wales to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kiveton Bridge station.
Wales to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Wales to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Wales and Leicester is 78.8 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Leicester via Sheffield in around 1h 44m.