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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Chester takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Chester. 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 36m
Duration
100 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLumoTransport for Wales2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 28m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Chester? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 36m.

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