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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gravesend to Leicester
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gravesend to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gravesend to Leicester will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gravesend 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 168 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gravesend to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 168 km
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3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gravesend to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Gravesend to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:59 Gravesend | 2h40 | 07:39 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:15 Gravesend | 1h50 | 11:05 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:15 Gravesend | 1h51 | 15:06 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gravesend to Leicester
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Trains from Gravesend to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Southeastern from Gravesend to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Gravesend and Leicester from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gravesend to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gravesend to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gravesend and Leicester
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road. Direct step free access to Platform 1 from Platform 0. All platforms and interchange via lifts or steps from the station overbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in the booking hall on Platform 0 entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 0 & 2- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: platform 0&2- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 0 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: both sides of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Clive Road
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Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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