Leeds to Leicester Trains

Leeds to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds and Leicester takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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.

2h 13m
Duration: 103 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 4m

£45–78

Leeds to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Leeds and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Leicester at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 30, 2026

12:15 PM → 2:02 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 3:02 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:02 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 5:02 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

8:15 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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.