The average train between Leicester and Knutsford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Knutsford. 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 Knutsford. 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 Knutsford at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Knutsford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Knutsford station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Leicester to Knutsford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Knutsford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Knutsford station.
Book your Leicester to Knutsford train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Knutsford is 111.1 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Knutsford via Nuneaton and Stockport in around 3h 20m.