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Liverpool to Leicester trains

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The average train between Liverpool and Leicester takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

3h 16m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
  3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train
3h 5m
£29–91

Liverpool to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoCross Country2h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 42m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoCross Country2h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 42m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 28m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoCross Country2h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 42m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Leicester? 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 Liverpool to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 114.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 5m.

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