The average train between Leicester and Liverpool takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Liverpool? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Liverpool station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Leicester to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Leicester to Liverpool train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester and Liverpool is 150.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Liverpool Lime Street via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 56m.