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Chester to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Leicester takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

2h 30m
Duration
100 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 44m
£38–83

Chester to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 99.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 2h 44m.

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