The average train between Middlesbrough and Leicester takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. 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 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Leicester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Middlesbrough to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Leicester is 215.6 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Leicester via Darlington and Sheffield in around 3h 40m.