The average train between Coventry and Leicester takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coventry is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Leicester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Coventry to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Coventry station.
Coventry to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Coventry to Leicester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Coventry and Leicester is 36.4 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Coventry to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 12m.