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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Reading Stations

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17

train journeys
per day

81

miles (131 kms)

2hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

06:05 / 23:37

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Reading Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Reading Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Reading Stations is approximately 81 miles (131 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 11 mins.

CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Reading Stations.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 43 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Leicester to Reading Stations

Journeys from Leicester to Reading Stations Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:05
    2 hrs 43 mins2 changes
    08:48
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:48
    2 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    09:43
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:50
    2 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    10:45
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:50
    2 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    11:41
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:50
    2 hrs 47 mins2 changes
    12:37
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:50
    2 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    13:41
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:50
    2 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    14:42
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:50
    2 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    15:42
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:50
    2 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    16:40
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:50
    2 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    17:40
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:50
    2 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    18:41
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:50
    2 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    19:41
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:50
    2 hrs 53 mins2 changes
    20:43
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:50
    2 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    21:39
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:50
    2 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    22:38
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    20:50
    2 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    23:38
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    22:56
    8 hrs 48 mins2 changes
    07:44
    Leicester
    Reading
    Leicester to Reading

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
AddressLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed byEM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Reading Stations

The travel time between Leicester and Reading Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Reading Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:37.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Reading Stations. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Reading Stations.

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