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How to get fromChester to Leicesterby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train
    2h 23m
    £21–85

  2. Train via Derby

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    3h 14m
    £20–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 148
    3h 22m
    £33–55

  4. Drive 94.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Leicestercar car 94.5 mi
    2h 8m
    £24–34

  5. Bus, line 777 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Ukn21
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    4h 5m
    £22–34

Chester to Leicester by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 4h 5m.

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