The average train between Yeovil and Leicester takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Yeovil 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 4 hours between Yeovil and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yeovil is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Leicester at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Yeovil 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 Yeovil to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Yeovil station and arriving at Leicester station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Yeovil to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Yeovil Pen Mill station.
Yeovil to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Yeovil to Leicester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Yeovil and Leicester is 215.1 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Leicester via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 32m.