The average train between Leicester and Dewsbury takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Dewsbury. 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 Dewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Dewsbury at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Dewsbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Dewsbury station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Leicester to Dewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Dewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Leicester to Dewsbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Dewsbury is 121.6 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Dewsbury via Sheffield and Leeds in around 2h 19m.