The average train between Crewe and Leicester takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 Crewe and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crewe is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Leicester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Crewe to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Crewe to Leicester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Crewe and Leicester is 101.7 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 46m.