Chester to Leicester Trains

Chester to Leicester trains

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The average train between Chester and Leicester takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 33m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...

2h 41m

£25–74

Chester to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:32 PM → 3:51 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
3:32 PM → 5:54 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:52 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Chester to Leicester trains

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Chester to Leicester train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:32 PM → 3:51 PM

2:32 PM → 4:51 PM

3:32 PM → 5:54 PM

4:32 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM

5:59 AM → 7:53 AM

6:58 AM → 8:52 AM

7:32 AM → 9:52 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM

5:59 AM → 7:53 AM

6:58 AM → 8:52 AM

7:32 AM → 9:52 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM

5:59 AM → 7:53 AM

6:58 AM → 8:52 AM

7:32 AM → 9:52 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chester, England and Leicester, England?

Train from Crewe to Nuneaton

Chester to Leicester trains

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Chester to Leicester train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:32 PM → 3:51 PM

2:32 PM → 4:51 PM

3:32 PM → 5:54 PM

4:32 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM

5:59 AM → 7:53 AM

6:58 AM → 8:52 AM

7:32 AM → 9:52 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM

5:59 AM → 7:53 AM

6:58 AM → 8:52 AM

7:32 AM → 9:52 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:58 AM → 6:48 AM

5:59 AM → 7:53 AM

6:58 AM → 8:52 AM

7:32 AM → 9:52 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chester, England and Leicester, England?

Train from Crewe to Nuneaton

Train trips from Chester

Train trips to Leicester

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