The average train between Leicester and Whitstable takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Whitstable station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Leicester to Whitstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Whitstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Leicester to Whitstable train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Leicester and Whitstable is 204.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Whitstable via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.