The average train between West Sussex and Leicester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Leicester. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Leicester station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
West Sussex to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your West Sussex to Leicester train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between West Sussex and Leicester is 188.7 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Leicester via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 44m.