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Leicester to Leyland trains

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The average train between Leicester and Leyland takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Leyland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leylandtrain train
3h 27m
£51–86

Leicester to Leyland train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Leyland. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Leyland at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Leyland? 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 Leyland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Leyland via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 27m.

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