The average train between Waterbeach and Leicester takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterbeach 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 Waterbeach and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterbeach is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterbeach to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Waterbeach station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Waterbeach to Leicester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Waterbeach to Leicester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Waterbeach to Leicester train tickets online with Great Northern, Cross Country and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Waterbeach and Leicester is 98.8 km. The road distance is 165 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cambridge to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m.