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Lancashire to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancashire and Leicester takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancashire 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.

4h 37m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

best
  1. Take the train from Langho to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
3h 49m
£53–93

Lancashire to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Lancashire and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancashire is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways9h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lancashire 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.

Map of how to get from Lancashire to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Langho to Leicester via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 3h 49m.

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