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Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Leicester (LEI)

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69

train journeys
per day

97

miles (156 kms)

1hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

04:10 / 00:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 69 scheduled rail journeys between East Croydon and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 69 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from East Croydon to Leicester is approximately 97 miles (156 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 10 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between East Croydon and Leicester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being East Croydon to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from East Croydon to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:10
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    06:36
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:10
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    07:05
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    07:49
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:15
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    08:08
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:21
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    08:22
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:45
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    08:39
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:51
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    08:48
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    09:08
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:21
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    09:19
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:45
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:39
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:51
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    09:48
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    10:09
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:21
    1 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    10:20
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:45
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    10:36
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:51
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    10:46
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:15
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    11:07
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:21
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    11:17
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:45
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    11:36
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:51
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    11:46
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    12:05
    East Croydon
    Leicester
    East Croydon to Leicester

About East Croydon Station

Station name East Croydon (ECR)
Address East Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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

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 East Croydon and Leicester

The travel time between East Croydon and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between East Croydon and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 69 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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Amenities on trains between East Croydon and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between East Croydon & Leicester. owever, there are 69 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between East Croydon and Leicester.

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