The average train between Liverpool and Leicester takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Leicester. 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 Liverpool and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Leicester? 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 Liverpool to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Leicester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Liverpool to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Liverpool to Leicester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Liverpool and Leicester is 150.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 2h 41m.