The average train between Erith and Leicester takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Erith 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 Erith and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Erith to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Leicester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Erith to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.
Erith to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Erith to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Erith and Leicester is 156.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Erith to Leicester via London Bridge and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 6m.