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Trains from Helsby (HSB) to Leicester (LEI)

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21

train journeys
per day

81

miles (131 kms)

2hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

00:15 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Helsby (HSB) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Helsby and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Helsby to Leicester is approximately 81 miles (131 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 48 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Helsby and Leicester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Helsby to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 34 mins.

Journeys from Helsby to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:15
    6 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    07:10
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:51
    3 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    08:52
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:01
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    09:13
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:02
    2 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    2 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:01
    2 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:52
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:02
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:02
    2 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:02
    2 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:02
    2 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    15:51
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:02
    2 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:02
    2 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:02
    2 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:01
    2 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:01
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:17
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    21:51
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:35
    2 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:02
    8 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    06:00
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:34
    8 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    06:48
    Helsby
    Leicester
    Helsby to Leicester

About Helsby Station

Station name Helsby (HSB)
Address Helsby station, Station Road, Helsby, Cheshire, WA6 0AE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Helsby and Leicester

The travel time between Helsby and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Helsby and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Helsby & Leicester. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Helsby and Leicester.

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