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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Leicester (LEI)

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29

train journeys
per day

117

miles (189 kms)

3hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester is approximately 117 miles (189 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 11 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Leicester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    10:13
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:04
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    11:12
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:40
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    11:12
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:10
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    14:10
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    15:51
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    16:10
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    17:08
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    18:05
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    19:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Leicester
    Cardiff Queen Street to Leicester

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
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 Cardiff Queen Street and Leicester

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street 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 Cardiff Queen Street & Leicester. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Leicester.

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