Runcorn to Leicester Trains

Runcorn to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Leicester takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 44m

£29–88

Runcorn to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

8:53 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 12:48 PM
1h 45m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 2:48 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

12:02 AM → 6:48 AM
6h 46m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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