The average train between Leicester and Lancashire takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Lancashire. 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 Lancashire. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Lancashire at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Lancashire? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Lancashire station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Leicester to Lancashire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Lancashire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Langho station.
Book your Leicester to Lancashire train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Lancashire is 161.1 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Langho via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 20m.