The average train between Leicester and Reading takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour 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 every 20 minutes between Leicester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Leicester to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Leicester to Reading train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leicester and Reading is 131.9 km. The road distance is 220 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 58m.
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