The average train between Runcorn and Leicester takes 3h and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. 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.
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 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Leicester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Runcorn to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Runcorn to Leicester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Runcorn and Leicester is 132.6 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 2h 43m.