Trains from Leicester to Chester

  • Lowest price from ≈ $66.15 £49.50
  • Average duration 1h 47m
  • Connections per day 17
  • Distance 133 km
  • CO₂ per person 2 kg

train from Leicester to Chester

The journey from Leicester to Chester is about 133 km. On average a train trip takes 1h 47m with 17 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $66.15 £49.50
Trip duration 1h 47m
Connections per day 17
Lowest price ≈ $66.15 £49.50
Highest price ≈ $85.39 £63.90
First departure 05:48 AM
Last departure 09:50 PM
Distance 133 km
Departure Leicester
Arrival Chester
Travel operator East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales
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East Midlands Railway9.31 kg CO₂
11:37Leicester Railway Station
2h 6m
14:44Chester Bus Interchange
≈ $66.15 £49.50
2 changes
West Midlands Railway9.31 kg CO₂
17:18Leicester Railway Station
1h 52m
19:48Chester Bus Interchange
≈ $66.15 £49.50
2 changes
Avanti West Coast9.31 kg CO₂
21:50Leicester Railway Station
1h 24m
23:53Chester Bus Interchange
≈ $66.15 £49.50
2 changes

Next departures from Leicester to Chester

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

East Midlands Railway ≈ $85.39 £63.90
05:48 Leicester Railway Station
2h 11m · 2 changes
08:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $85.39 £63.90
07:22 Leicester Railway Station
1h 46m · 2 changes
09:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $85.39 £63.90
08:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 45m · 2 changes
10:28 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $85.39 £63.90
09:15 Leicester Railway Station
1h 44m · 2 changes
11:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
10:16 Leicester Railway Station
1h 48m · 2 changes
12:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
11:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 44m · 2 changes
13:44 Chester Bus Interchange
East Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
11:37 Leicester Railway Station
2h 6m · 2 changes
14:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
12:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 46m · 2 changes
14:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
13:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 44m · 2 changes
15:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
14:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 46m · 2 changes
16:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
15:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 44m · 2 changes
17:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
16:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 49m · 2 changes
18:46 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
17:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 52m · 2 changes
19:48 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
18:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 49m · 2 changes
20:44 Chester Bus Interchange
West Midlands Railway ≈ $66.15 £49.50
19:18 Leicester Railway Station
1h 49m · 2 changes
21:59 Chester Bus Interchange
Avanti West Coast ≈ $66.15 £49.50
20:50 Leicester Railway Station
1h 24m · 2 changes
22:44 Chester Bus Interchange
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Carriers on this route

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East Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the East Midlands region of England. It was formed in 2019, taking over the franchise previously operated by East Midlands Trains. The company operates services on routes including London St Pancras to Sheffield, Nottingham to Liverpool, and Norwich to Liverpool. East Midlands Railway also operates local services within the East Midlands, connecting towns and cities such as Derby, Leicester, and Lincoln.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
West Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the West Midlands region of England.The West Midlands Trains consortium, composed of Abellio, JR East, and Mitsui, won the franchise for the region, leading to the establishment of the service in 2017. The West Midlands Railway offers a variety of services, including longer distance services to cities like London and Liverpool as well as local and regional trains.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 9.31kg
bus 9.98kg
flight 26.6kg
carpool 21.28kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Leicester to Chester?

The train journey between Leicester and Chester emits 9.31kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Leicester and Chester?

Taking the train between Leicester and Chester saves 17.29kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.67kg compared to the bus and 11.97kg compared to the car.

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