The average train between Waterloo Station and Leicester takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 29m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Waterloo Station to Leicester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Waterloo Station to Leicester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Leicester train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Leicester is 144.2 km. The road distance is 163 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 4m.