The average train between St Helens and Leicester takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from St Helens 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western station and arriving at Nuneaton station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
St Helens to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nuneaton station.
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The distance between St Helens and Leicester is 140 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Leicester via Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 3h 47m.