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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Sevenoaks
Showing times and prices for 03 Dec
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
177 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Sevenoaks is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Sevenoaks will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Sevenoaks 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 177 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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.
03:473h34
Leicester07:21Sevenoaks
£461One-way
0 changes
03:473h34
Leicester07:21Sevenoaks
£461One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Sevenoaks
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Sevenoaks among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 177 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Sevenoaks train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Sevenoaks trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 06:54
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:47 Leicester | 3h34 | 07:21 Sevenoaks | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Sevenoaks
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Trains from Leicester to Sevenoaks run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 2h 54m.
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 £12
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 23:33 |
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 £12
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Sevenoaks trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leicester and Sevenoaks from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 1m
Cheapest Price
£46
East Midlands Trains frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
FAQs: Leicester to Sevenoaks train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A visit to Sevenoaks can be comfortably enjoyed in 2 to 3 days, allowing time to explore the town's historical sites, beautiful parks, and nearby attractions such as Knole Park and the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.
The train journey from Leicester to Sevenoaks offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. As you travel, you'll pass through the picturesque Midlands countryside and charming towns, providing a pleasant view for most of the journey.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Sevenoaks is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train distance from Leicester to Sevenoaks is 177 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Sevenoaks can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £33, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The last train from Leicester to Sevenoaks departs at 23:33.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Sevenoaks.
Booking trains from Leicester to Sevenoaks in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leicester to Sevenoaks covers a distance of 177 km and takes approximately 2h 54m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Sevenoaks is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Bat & Ball (BBL).
The first train from Leicester to Sevenoaks leaves at 4:57.
Trains from Leicester to Sevenoaks run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Leicester to Sevenoaks.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester to Sevenoaks.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to Sevenoaks.
A day trip from Leicester to Sevenoaks is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 54m. The train frequency is 10 per day, with a distance of 177 km.
To get from Leicester to Sevenoaks, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Sevenoaks
Leicester
Sevenoaks
The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Sevenoaks.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
The major train station for arrivals in Sevenoaks is Bat & Ball. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bat & Ball for your journey to Sevenoaks from Leicester.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free access to platform 1 for services towards London is available via a ramp from Sevenoaks Community Centre car park. Step free access to platform 2 is from the main station entrance for services away from London. There is only stepped access via a footbridge between platforms within the station. Step free interchange is available via Otford Road and the Community Centre car park.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 2
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilet is part of the Community cafe located in the old Booking Hall building on platform 2.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Bat & Ball
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Flower stall
Parking
- Car Park: Car Park 1 - Mobility & Motorcycles
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to booking hall via steep ramp to station entrance. Lift access to booking hall available from Blue badge parking area. Step free access to all platforms via lift from overbridge. Stepped access to all platforms via overbridge. Only stepped access from car park adjacent to Platform 4 to the overbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: 4 x in booking hall 2 x rear entrance ( from Car Park 1)
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Station concourse- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park and on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information 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
Public transport options for Sevenoaks
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt adjacent to platform 4 and also from the Car park adjacent to platform 1.
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