The average train between Bath and Leicester takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Bath 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 Bath and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bath 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 Bath to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Bath to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Bath to Leicester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bath and Leicester is 163.8 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Leicester via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 15m.