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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Leicester (LEI)

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35

train journeys
per day

132

miles (212 kms)

2hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 23:50

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury West and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury West to Leicester is approximately 132 miles (212 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 10 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Leicester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury West to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 21 mins.

Journeys from Canterbury West to Leicester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:23
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    07:49
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:23
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    08:48
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:37
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:23
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    09:48
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:37
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:23
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:37
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    11:36
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:23
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    11:46
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:37
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:34
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:23
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    12:45
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:37
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:23
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    13:46
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:37
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:36
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:23
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    14:46
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:37
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    15:36
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:23
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    15:46
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:37
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    16:36
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:23
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    16:46
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:37
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    17:39
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:23
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    17:49
    Canterbury West
    Leicester
    Canterbury West to Leicester

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Canterbury West and Leicester

The travel time between Canterbury West and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury West and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:50.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury West & Leicester. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Canterbury West and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.