East Midlands Railway
Southeastern
Trains to Leicester from London Waterloo East
| First train | 19:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:53 | |
| Departure station | London Waterloo East | |
| Arrival station | Leicester | |
| Journey time | From 1h 53m | |
| Distance | 89 miles (143 km) | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Travelling from London Waterloo East to Leicester by train
If you're planning to travel from London Waterloo East to Leicester, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from London Waterloo East to Leicester takes around 2 hours 37 minutes. There are normally 0 trains per day travelling from London Waterloo East to Leicester.
You'll have to make 2 changes on your journey to Leicester, as there are no direct trains.
East Midlands Railway, Southeastern and Thameslink trains operate on this route.
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from London Waterloo East to Leicester?
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3. Book split tickets
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4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for London Waterloo East to Leicester is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.