The average train between Woolwich and Leicester takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Woolwich 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 Woolwich and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 34m • 2 changes


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 41m • 2 changes


1h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Leicester station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Woolwich to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
Woolwich to Leicester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Woolwich to Leicester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Woolwich and Leicester is 152.3 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Leicester via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 39m.