The average train between Leicester and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Leicester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Leicester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 84.2 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent via Nuneaton in around 1h 43m.