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Trains from Wickford (WIC) to Leicester (LEI)

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58

train journeys
per day

99

miles (159 kms)

2hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

00:17 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Wickford (WIC) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 58 scheduled rail journeys between Wickford 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 Wickford to Leicester is approximately 99 miles (159 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 45 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Wickford and Leicester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Wickford to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Wickford to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:17
    6 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    06:36
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:21
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    07:05
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:49
    3 hrs 2 changes
    07:49
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:41
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    08:08
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:01
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    08:39
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:21
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    08:48
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:08
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    09:08
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:07
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:39
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    09:39
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:48
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:21
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    09:48
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:44
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    10:09
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:36
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:06
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:36
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:11
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:11
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:46
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:21
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    11:07
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:50
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    11:17
    Wickford
    Leicester
    Wickford to Leicester

About Wickford Station

Station name Wickford (WIC)
Address Wickford station, Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 19:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
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 Wickford and Leicester

The travel time between Wickford and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Wickford 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 00:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between Wickford 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 Wickford & Leicester. owever, there are 58 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Wickford and Leicester.

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