Train Reading to Leicester from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Leicester takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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.

1h 57m
Duration: 137 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 11m

£63–133

Reading to Leicester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Leicester at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

4:42 PM → 6:35 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
5:42 PM → 7:35 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:12 PM → 8:05 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:35 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:48 AM
2h • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:08 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Leicester.

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Distance: 137 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Leicester via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 11m.

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