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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Chester (CTR)

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22

train journeys
per day

82

miles (133 kms)

2hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Chester is approximately 82 miles (133 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 14 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Chester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Chester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:18
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:22
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:18
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    10:28
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:16
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:18
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:18
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:18
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:18
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:18
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:18
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:07
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    19:13
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:18
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    19:48
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:41
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:18
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:18
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    21:58
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:50
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    22:44
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    21:50
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    23:53
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:26
    8 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    06:30
    Leicester
    Chester
    Leicester to Chester

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Chester

The travel time between Leicester and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 14 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

First class tickets on trains between Leicester and Chester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Leicester and Chester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Chester. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Chester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leicester and Chester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.