The average train between Leicester and Congleton takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Congleton. 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 Leicester and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Congleton station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Leicester to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Congleton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Leicester to Congleton train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Congleton is 93 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Congleton via Nuneaton and Stoke-on-Trent in around 2h 44m.