The average train between Leicester and Didcot takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester to Didcot. 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 Leicester and Didcot. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Didcot at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 7m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes


2h 18m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Didcot station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Leicester to Didcot train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Didcot train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Leicester to Didcot train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leicester and Didcot is 114.7 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Didcot Parkway via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 3m.