The average train between St Helens and Leicester takes 4h 6m 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 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



2h 54m • 3 changes



2h 58m • 3 changes



2h 56m • 3 changes



2h 54m • 3 changes



2h 56m • 3 changes



2h 54m • 3 changes



2h 55m • 3 changes



2h 53m • 3 changes



2h 56m • 3 changes



2h 54m • 3 changes



2h 55m • 3 changes



2h 53m • 3 changes



2h 56m • 3 changes



2h 54m • 3 changes



2h 55m • 3 changes



2h 53m • 3 changes
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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Leicester. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Leicester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
St Helens to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your St Helens to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Leicester is 140 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Leicester via Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 3h 47m.