The average train between Reading and Leicester takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. 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.
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 10:46 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Leicester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Reading to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Reading to Leicester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Reading and Leicester is 131.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
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 12m.
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