The average train between Basildon and Leicester takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basildon 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 30 minutes between Basildon and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basildon 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 Basildon to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Leicester station via London Fenchurch Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Basildon to Leicester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Basildon and Leicester is 161.1 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Leicester via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m.