The average train between Leicester and Deepdale takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Deepdale. 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 Deepdale. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Deepdale at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Deepdale. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Deepdale station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Leicester to Deepdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Deepdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Leicester to Deepdale train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Deepdale is 163.2 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 10m.