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

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36

train journeys
per day

132

miles (212 kms)

2hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

06:02 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Canterbury West is approximately 132 miles (212 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 54 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 24 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    2 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    09:14
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:01
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    10:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:04
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:31
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:04
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    12:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:32
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:04
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    13:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:33
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:04
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:32
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    15:13
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:03
    2 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    15:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:32
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    16:11
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:04
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    16:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:32
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:04
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    17:30
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:31
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    18:11
    Leicester
    Canterbury West
    Leicester to Canterbury West

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Canterbury West

The travel time between Leicester and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Canterbury West. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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