The average train between Luton and Leicester takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton 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 every 30 minutes between Luton and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Leicester station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Luton to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Luton to Leicester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Luton and Leicester is 97.4 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Leicester via Kettering in around 1h 18m.