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Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Leicester (LEI)

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58

train journeys
per day

89

miles (143 kms)

1hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

00:27 / 23:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 58 scheduled rail journeys between London Waterloo East and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 58 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from London Waterloo East to Leicester is approximately 89 miles (143 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 19 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between London Waterloo East and Leicester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being London Waterloo East to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from London Waterloo East to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:27
    6 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    06:36
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:52
    2 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    07:05
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:36
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    07:49
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:03
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:07
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:33
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    08:39
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:38
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:04
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:08
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:19
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:40
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:44
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:48
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:09
    2 hrs 2 changes
    10:09
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:13
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    10:20
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:39
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:44
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:10
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    11:07
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:11
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:17
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:40
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    11:36
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:10
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:14
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    12:17
    London Waterloo East
    Leicester
    London Waterloo East to Leicester

About London Waterloo East Station

Station name London Waterloo East (WAE)
Address London Waterloo East station, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8NH
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

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 Waterloo East and Leicester

The travel time between London Waterloo East and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between London Waterloo East and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 58 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:27, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between London Waterloo East & Leicester. owever, there are 58 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between London Waterloo East and Leicester.

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