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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sittingbourne to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 20 Jun
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
193 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sittingbourne to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sittingbourne to Leicester will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Fast trains
To travel from Sittingbourne to Leicester you need to make at least 3 changes.
EM768800 · W70909+
P85161+
X6393116:104h07Sittingbourne station (SIT)20:17Leicester station (LEI)£451One-way3 changes- EM769200 · C21559+P85156+X6393315:104h06Sittingbourne station (SIT)19:16Leicester station (LEI)£451One-way3 changes
- EM768400 · C21515+P85168+X6392917:104h06Sittingbourne station (SIT)21:16Leicester station (LEI)£451One-way3 changes
- EM769200 · C21559+P85156+X6393315:104h06Sittingbourne station (SIT)19:16Leicester station (LEI)£451One-way3 changes
- EM768400 · C21515+P85168+X6392917:104h06Sittingbourne station (SIT)21:16Leicester station (LEI)£451One-way3 changes
- EM768800 · W70909+P85161+X6393116:104h07Sittingbourne station (SIT)20:17Leicester station (LEI)£451One-way3 changes
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Why should you book Sittingbourne to Leicester trains with Omio?
East Midlands Railway operates all trains services from Sittingbourne to Leicester.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Sittingbourne to Leicester.
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sittingbourne to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sittingbourne to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 2h 50m.
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 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 5:06 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Sittingbourne to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Sittingbourne and Leicester from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
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
East Midlands Railway frequency
7 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: Sittingbourne to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sittingbourne 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Sittingbourne to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £53, while the average price tends to be around £53.
The train journey from Sittingbourne to Leicester covers a distance of 193 km and takes approximately 2h 50m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Sittingbourne to Leicester is 193 km.
The first train from Sittingbourne to Leicester leaves at 5:06.
The last train from Sittingbourne to Leicester departs at 22:10.
Trains from Sittingbourne to Leicester run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Sittingbourne to Leicester.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sittingbourne to Leicester.
To travel from Sittingbourne to Leicester, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Sittingbourne to Leicester.
The train station in Sittingbourne that goes to Leicester is Sittingbourne station (SIT), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
The cheapest way to get from Sittingbourne to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £53.
Booking trains from Sittingbourne to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Two to three days is typically enough to explore Leicester's key attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre, while also enjoying the local culture and dining.
Yes, you can take the train from Sittingbourne to Leicester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sittingbourne and Leicester
Sittingbourne
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Sittingbourne is Sittingbourne. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sittingbourne for your trip from Sittingbourne to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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 platform 1 for services towards London from main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 and 3 for services away from London and to Sheerness available via the lift. Stepped access to all platforms via the station footbridge. Short steep ramp to platform one when booking hall closed
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:50 - 01:30 Saturday 04:50 - 01:30 Sunday 06:30 - 01:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms on Platforms 1 and 2/3 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station by main car park
- 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 Sittingbourne
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Sittingbourne.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation 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
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