The average train between Sheerness and Leicester takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Sheerness 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 Sheerness and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheerness is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Sittingbourne and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sheerness 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 Sheerness to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Sheerness station and arriving at Leicester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Sheerness to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sittingbourne station.
Sheerness to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Sheerness to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sheerness and Leicester is 185.7 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Leicester via Sittingbourne and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 54m.