The average train between Driffield and Leicester takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Driffield 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 Driffield and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Driffield is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Driffield to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Driffield station and arriving at Leicester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Driffield to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Driffield station.
Driffield to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Driffield to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Driffield and Leicester is 158.9 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Driffield to Leicester via Sheffield in around 3h 20m.