Leicester to Chester Trains

Leicester to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Chester takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Chester. 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 22m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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

2h 36m

£25–74

Leicester to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:20 PM → 11:24 AM
Arrives next day
13h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:48 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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