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Compare train for Leicester to Paddock Wood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Paddock Wood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £64, while a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 193 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£64 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Leicester to Paddock Wood train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Paddock Wood trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 11:12 Leicester | 2h41 | 13:53 Paddock Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Paddock Wood
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester to Paddock Wood run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 14:13. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 14:13 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Paddock Wood trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Paddock Wood from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Paddock Wood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Paddock Wood 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 Paddock Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Paddock Wood
Most Leicester to Paddock Wood trains use the Leicester to Paddock Wood station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Paddock Wood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Paddock Wood leave from?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: 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.
Which Paddock Wood station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Paddock Wood from Paddock Wood city centre
Paddock Wood train station facilities and services
Paddock Wood has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Paddock Wood.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Paddock Wood. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paddock Wood: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paddock Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paddock Wood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to platform 1 via main entrance. Lift and step access via station footbridge to Platform 2 for services towards Ashford International and platform 3 for services towards Maidstone West and Strood. Step free access direct to platform 2 and 3 via side entrance. Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and steps, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday 08:00 - 14:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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