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The cheapest and fastest trains from Chatham to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£66

Average price

£119

Fastest journey

2 h 9 m

Average duration

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

180 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chatham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Chatham to Leicester will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Chatham for Leicester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:582h09

Chatham

11:07Leicester

£661One-way

0 changes

05:252h24

Chatham

07:49Leicester

£1451One-way

0 changes

05:242h25

Chatham

07:49Leicester

£1471One-way

0 changes

Chatham to Leicester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
East Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Trains	05:24 Chatham	2h25	07:49 Leicester	0 changesDirect
East Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Trains	08:58 Chatham	2h09	11:07 Leicester	0 changesDirect
East Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Trains	05:25 Chatham	2h24	07:49 Leicester	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Chatham to Leicester

Trains from Chatham to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

180 km

Average train duration

2h 40m

Cheapest ticket price

£37

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

04:46

Last train

22:28

Price information

Train providers: East Midlands Trains and Southeastern trains Chatham to Leicester

East Midlands Trains and Southeastern trains will get you to Leicester from Chatham from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Chatham to Leicester train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £30

Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.

Chatham to Leicester train information with Southeastern:

Average Duration: 1 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £169
Southeastern frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Chatham to Leicester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Chatham to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chatham to Leicester.

Cheap train tickets from Chatham to Leicester can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Chatham to Leicester is £82; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Chatham to Leicester is 2 h 7 min to travel the 112 mile long route, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Chatham to Leicester leaves at 04: 44. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Chatham to Leicester leaves at 22: 28.

There are 6 trains a day from Chatham to Leicester which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Chatham to Leicester.

Take the Chatham to Leicester train with East Midlands Trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Chatham to Leicester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 28.

A trip to Leicester from Chatham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 7 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Chatham to Leicester is August.

Yes, you can take a train from Chatham to Leicester.