The average train between Gateshead and Leicester takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 7:38 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 Gateshead to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Leicester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Gateshead to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Gateshead to Leicester train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gateshead and Leicester is 260.2 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Leicester via Sheffield in around 3h 12m.