The average train between Leicester and Poulton-le-Fylde takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Poulton-le-Fylde. 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 Poulton-le-Fylde. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Poulton-le-Fylde at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Poulton-le-Fylde? 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 Poulton-le-Fylde. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Poulton-le-Fylde station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Leicester to Poulton-le-Fylde train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Poulton-le-Fylde train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Leicester to Poulton-le-Fylde train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 4 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Poulton-le-Fylde is 181.2 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Poulton-le-Fylde via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 34m.