It takes an average of 4h 48m to travel from Leicester to Liverpool by train, over a distance of around 94 miles (152 km). There are normally 165 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Liverpool and tickets for this journey start from £16 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:48 | |
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Last train | 01:00 | |
Departure station | Leicester | |
Arrival station | Liverpool | |
Journey time | From 2h 9m | |
Distance | 94 miles (152 km) | |
Frequency | 165 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £16 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
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You can expect the journey from Leicester to Liverpool by train to take around 5h 2m. You’ll usually find around 125 trains running on this route per day, which spans 94 miles (152 km). You’ll need to make 1 to 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. Hop on a train to Liverpool and it’s likely to be an East Midlands Railway service, as they’re one of the main operators on this route, although you may change between different train companies during your journey. If you’re looking to get there quickly, the fastest train time from Leicester to Liverpool is 2h 1m.
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The average journey time by train between Leicester and Liverpool is 4 hours and 48 minutes, with around 165 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Leicester to Liverpool is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Leicester to Liverpool can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Leicester to Liverpool. Travelling from Leicester to Liverpool by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Leicester to Liverpool leaves at 04:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Leicester to Liverpool leaves at 01:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Leicester to Liverpool cover a distance of around 94 miles (152 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Liverpool to Leicester.
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