The average train between Lewes and Leicester takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes to Leicester. 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 Lewes and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Leicester station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Lewes to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Leicester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Lewes to Leicester train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lewes and Leicester is 211.3 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Leicester via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 39m.
