Leicester to Canterbury train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Canterbury

Showing times and prices for 22 Apr

Cheapest price

£168

Average price

£168

Fastest journey

2 h 47 m

Average duration

2 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

214 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leicester to Canterbury will cost around £168 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £168.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Canterbury every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.

05:472h47

Leicester

08:34Canterbury

£1681One-way

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Canterbury

United Kingdom

Trains from Leicester to Canterbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £15 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Distance

214 km

Average train duration

2h 51m

Cheapest ticket price

£20

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 30m

First train

04:41

Last train

22:23

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Train providers: East Midlands Trains and east_midlands_trains trains Leicester to Canterbury

You can travel by train between Leicester and Canterbury with East Midlands Trains and east_midlands_trains for as low as £27. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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.

Leicester to Canterbury train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £27

FAQs: Leicester to Canterbury train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Canterbury 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 Leicester to Canterbury.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Canterbury can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Canterbury is £106; 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 Leicester to Canterbury is 2 h 30 min to travel the 133 mile long route, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to Canterbury leaves at 04: 41. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to Canterbury leaves at 22: 23.

There are 7 trains a day from Leicester to Canterbury which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

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

When taking a train from Leicester to Canterbury, you can count on East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Canterbury. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Canterbury from Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 23.

A trip to Canterbury from Leicester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leicester to Canterbury by train is January.

You have options as you can travel between Leicester and Canterbury 2 different ways: train or coach.