The average train between Congleton and Leicester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Leicester station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Congleton to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Congleton to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Congleton and Leicester is 93 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Leicester via Stoke-on-Trent and Nuneaton in around 2h 23m.