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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from London Waterloo to Leicester for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from London Waterloo
- Departure station
- London Waterloo station guide
- Address
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- Waterloo Rd, SE1 8SW
Operators serving London Waterloo
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at London Waterloo
- 24h Ticket Office
- Toilets
- Wifi
Parking & meeting your train
- None (NCP nearby £30/day)
Explore the area around London Waterloo
- London Eye
- Southbank Centre
- National Theatre
About your departure station
Opened in 1848 as the London terminus of the London and South Western Railway, Waterloo has grown into Britains busiest station.
The current buildings date from a 1922 reconstruction featuring its iconic Victory Arch war memorial.
Waterloo represents the evolution of major termini, having absorbed adjacent stations (Waterloo East, International) while maintaining its role as gateway to the southwest.
Recent upgrades have modernized facilities while preserving its historic character.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from London Waterloo to Leicester?
Open the ticket search and enter London Waterloo as your departure station and Leicester as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between London Waterloo and Leicester?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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