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Trains from London Cannon Street (CST) to Leicester (LEI)

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76

train journeys
per day

89

miles (143 kms)

1hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

04:34 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from London Cannon Street (CST) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 76 scheduled rail journeys between London Cannon Street and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 76 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from London Cannon Street to Leicester is approximately 89 miles (143 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 22 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Great Northern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between London Cannon Street and Leicester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being London Cannon Street to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from London Cannon Street to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:34
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    06:36
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:06
    1 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    07:05
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:12
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    07:18
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:47
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    07:49
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:14
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    08:08
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:17
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    08:22
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:42
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    08:39
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:47
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    08:48
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:20
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    09:08
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    09:19
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:49
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    09:39
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:52
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    09:48
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    10:09
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:22
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    10:20
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    10:36
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    10:46
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:19
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    11:07
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:22
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    11:17
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:49
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    11:36
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:52
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    11:46
    London Cannon Street
    Leicester
    London Cannon Street to Leicester

About London Cannon Street Station

Station name London Cannon Street (CST)
Address London Cannon Street station, Cannon Street, London, Greater London, EC4N 6AP
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 10:00 15:00 - 19:00
Weekend 06:00 - 10:00 15:00 - 19:00
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 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 London Cannon Street and Leicester

The travel time between London Cannon Street and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between London Cannon Street and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 76 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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Amenities on trains between London Cannon Street 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 London Cannon Street & Leicester. owever, there are 76 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Great Northern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between London Cannon Street and Leicester.

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