The average train between Leicester and Prescot takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Prescot. 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 Prescot. 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 Prescot at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Prescot? 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 Prescot. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Prescot station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Leicester to Prescot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Prescot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Leicester to Prescot train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Prescot is 142.1 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Prescot via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 38m.