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Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Leicester (LEI)

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45

train journeys
per day

135

miles (217 kms)

4hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

00:08 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Bournemouth (BMH) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Bournemouth and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bournemouth to Leicester is approximately 135 miles (217 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 36 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Leicester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bournemouth to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Bournemouth to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:08
    9 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:13
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:15
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:55
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    10:09
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    10:51
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    11:07
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    11:36
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:31
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    11:51
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    12:34
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:40
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    12:50
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    13:06
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:22
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:45
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:51
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:59
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:22
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    14:36
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:45
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    14:51
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:59
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:22
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    15:36
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    15:51
    Bournemouth
    Leicester
    Bournemouth to Leicester

About Bournemouth Station

Station name Bournemouth (BMH)
Address Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:15
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 07:45 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bournemouth and Leicester

The travel time between Bournemouth and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bournemouth and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Bournemouth and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bournemouth & Leicester. owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Bournemouth and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bournemouth and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.