The average train between Leyland and Leicester takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Leyland to Leicester. 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 Leyland and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leyland is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leyland to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Leyland station and arriving at Leicester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Leyland to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leyland station.
Leyland to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Leyland to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Leyland and Leicester is 156.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Leyland to Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 3h 17m.