The average train between Leicester and Leyland takes 3h 31m 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.
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 11:37 PM which arrives into Leyland at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Leyland station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Leicester to Leyland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Leyland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leyland station.
Book your Leicester to Leyland train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Leyland is 156.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Leyland via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 26m.