Kings Lynn to Leicester by train

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Overview: trains from Kings Lynn to Leicester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kings Lynn to Leicester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:43 View journey
Last train 22:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 104
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey US$23.33 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 43m
Train operators 3

Kings Lynn to Leicester train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Kings Lynn to Leicester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Kings Lynn to Leicester take around 2 hours and 16 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 104 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Kings Lynn is scheduled to depart at around  04:43. The last departure is usually at around 22:44 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Kings Lynn at around 05:44, with the last train leaving at around 19:35. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 47 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$23.33.

We think any time is a great time to visit Leicester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Leicester.

Is there a direct train from Kings Lynn to Leicester?

The journey between Kings Lynn and Leicester usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Kings Lynn to Leicester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Kings Lynn to Leicester?

The Kings Lynn to Leicester train travel takes about 2 hours and 16 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Kings Lynn to Leicester train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leicester leaving Kings Lynn at around 04:43 and the last train leaving at around 22:44 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Kings Lynn at around 05:44, with the final departure at 19:35.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.