The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Wilmslow
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Wilmslow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Wilmslow will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester for Wilmslow 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 106 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.


Live departures
Leicester to Wilmslow train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Wilmslow trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Leicester | 2h37 | 07:25 Wilmslow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Wilmslow
Trains from Leicester to Wilmslow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:39, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 01:39 |
Last train 21:18 |
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FAQs: Leicester to Wilmslow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Wilmslow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wilmslow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Wilmslow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station only has tactile paving on platforms 1, 3 and 4 only - Access to Manchester and Crewe platforms by means of subway from booking hall and ramp to each platform. Access to Manchester Airport platform from rear car park via ramp. Use help point button to call assistance to unlock the gate onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up & set down in the Short Stay Car Park
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