The average train between Middlesbrough and Leicester takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Leicester station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Middlesbrough to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Leicester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Leicester is 215.6 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 3h 40m.