The average train between Leicester and Crewe takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Crewe. 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 Crewe. 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 Crewe at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Crewe station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Leicester to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Crewe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Leicester to Crewe train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester and Crewe is 101.7 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Crewe via Nuneaton in around 2h 3m.