The average train between Leicester and Prescot takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Prescot at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Prescot station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Leicester to Prescot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Prescot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rainhill 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 208 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Smith Street via Nuneaton, Manchester Piccadilly, Rainhill, and Rainhill Interchange in around 3h 47m.