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The average train between Leicester and Chester takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. 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 33m
Duration
100 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train 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 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLumoTransport for Wales2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales1h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Chester? 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 Leicester to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 36m.

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