The average train between Salford and Leicester takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 Salford and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Leicester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Salford to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Salford to Leicester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Salford and Leicester is 122.1 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 54m.