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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Chester takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. 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 39m
Duration
100 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
2h 45m
£38–83

Leicester to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 99.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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 45m.

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