The average train between Stafford and Leicester takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Leicester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Stafford to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Stafford to Leicester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stafford and Leicester is 68.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 25m.