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The cheapest and fastest trains from Whitstable to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
205 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Whitstable to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitstable to Leicester will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Fast trains
To travel from Whitstable to Leicester you need to make at least one change.
09:512h43
Whitstable12:34Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
10:512h44
Whitstable13:35Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
11:512h44
Whitstable14:35Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
12:512h44
Whitstable15:35Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
13:512h44
Whitstable16:35Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
09:512h43
Whitstable12:34Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
10:512h44
Whitstable13:35Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
11:512h44
Whitstable14:35Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
12:512h44
Whitstable15:35Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
13:512h44
Whitstable16:35Leicester
£881One-way
1 change
Live departures
Whitstable to Leicester train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 04:59 Whitstable | 3h09 | 08:08 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whitstable to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Whitstable to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 if you book in advance.
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 205 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 20:51 |
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: Southeastern from Whitstable to Leicester trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Whitstable and Leicester from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
£49
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Whitstable to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Whitstable to Leicester 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 Whitstable to Leicester.
The train distance from Whitstable to Leicester is 205 km.
The train journey from Whitstable to Leicester covers a distance of 205 km and takes approximately 3h 26m. Trains run 4 per day.
To get from Whitstable to Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Whitstable to Leicester leaves at 5:19.
The last train from Whitstable to Leicester departs at 20:51.
Trains from Whitstable to Leicester run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Whitstable to Leicester.
There is no night train service from Whitstable to Leicester.
Booking trains from Whitstable to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Whitstable to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £58, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £58.
The train station in Whitstable that goes to Leicester is Whitstable station (WHI), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Whitstable to Leicester.
Yes, you can take the train from Whitstable to Leicester.
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Important Stations and Airports in Whitstable and Leicester
Whitstable
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Whitstable is Whitstable. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Whitstable for your trip from Whitstable to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:00 Saturday 06:00 - 12:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- 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 via the station forecourt off Old Bridge Road. Step free access to Platform 2 for services towards Margate via the entrance off Railway Avenue. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via Station Footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- 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 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- 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: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 Whitstable
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from outside the station (South side) off Old Bridge Road (see Buses and Taxis map).
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 Whitstable.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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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