The average train between Prestwick and Leicester takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Leicester at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Leicester station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Prestwick to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Prestwick to Leicester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestwick and Leicester is 390.6 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Leicester via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 7h 27m.