The average train between Leicester and Cannock takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Cannock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Cannock. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Cannock at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Cannock. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Cannock station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Leicester to Cannock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Cannock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cannock station.
Book your Leicester to Cannock train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Leicester and Cannock is 60.9 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Cannock via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 59m.