The average train between Leicester and Driffield takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Driffield. 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 Leicester and Driffield. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Driffield at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Driffield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Leicester to Driffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Driffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Driffield station.
Book your Leicester to Driffield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Driffield is 158.9 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Driffield via Sheffield in around 3h 47m.