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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Leicester takes 3h 58m 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.

3h 58m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

St Helens to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 55m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 49m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLumoCross Country3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 3m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Leicester via Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 3h 51m.

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