The average train between Leicester and Leeds takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Leeds. 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 Leicester and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Leeds at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Leeds station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Leicester to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Leicester to Leeds train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Leeds is 131.7 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Leeds via Sheffield in around 1h 58m.