Leicester to Chester Trains

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

Train

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2h 36m

£25–74

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 Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:48 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 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.