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The train between Leicester and Reading takes 1h 48m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Leicester to Reading. 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 on demand between Leicester and Reading. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 48m.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Leicester to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Leicester and Reading is 131.9 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 48m.
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