Leicester to Chester train with West Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Chester

Showing times and prices for 22 Apr

Cheapest price

£74

Average price

£74

Fastest journey

2 h 56 m

Average duration

2 h 56 m

Trains per day

Distance

133 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Chester will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Chester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:482h56

Leicester

08:44Chester

£741One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leicester to Chester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£57 Average Price	£27 Average Price Cheapest
3h 9m average duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 55m average duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Chester

United Kingdom

Trains from Leicester to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £25 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £25

Distance

133 km

Average train duration

2h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

£28

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 24m

First train

05:48

Last train

19:18

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £25

Train providers: West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales trains Leicester to Chester

You can travel by train from Leicester to Chester with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales for as low as £37. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Leicester to Chester with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £37

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Leicester to Chester train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £53

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Transport for Wales from Leicester to Chester train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: £55

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Leicester to Chester with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: £37

FAQs: Leicester to Chester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Chester.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Chester can start from as little as £37 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Chester is £61; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leicester to Chester train travel time is 1 h 54 min for the 82 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to Chester leaves at 04: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to Chester leaves at 22: 26.

There are 6 trains a day from Leicester to Chester which require at least one change with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Chester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Chester.

For the route from Leicester to Chester you can take a train with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Chester from Leicester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 26.

A day trip to Chester from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leicester to Chester by train is November.

You have options as you can travel between Leicester and Chester 2 different ways: coach or train.