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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Nice takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 16m
Duration
1,581 km
Distance
€506
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Leicester to Nice train times

Trains run twice daily between Leicester and Nice. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Nice at 4:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui44h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 57m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui17h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 50m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 51m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 50m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 1m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Nice? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Nice.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,581.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 16m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Nice, France?

You can take a train from Leicester to Nice Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 51m.

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