The average train between York and Leicester takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Leicester. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Leicester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
York to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your York to Leicester train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Leicester is 146.7 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from York to Leicester via Sheffield in around 2h 10m.
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