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Trains from St Helens Central (SNH) to Leicester (LEI)

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39

train journeys
per day

87

miles (141 kms)

2hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

05:51 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from St Helens Central (SNH) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between St Helens Central and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Helens Central to Leicester is approximately 87 miles (141 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 42 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Central and Leicester.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Helens Central to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from St Helens Central to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:51
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    09:13
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:56
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:10
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    12:10
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:50
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:07
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:01
    3 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:56
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:56
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:10
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    14:10
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:57
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:57
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:10
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:56
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:51
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:56
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    16:10
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:01
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    16:10
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:56
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:56
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    17:12
    St Helens Central
    Leicester
    St Helens Central to Leicester

About St Helens Central Station

Station name St Helens Central (SNH)
Address St Helens Central station, Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:50 - 20:40
Tuesday 05:50 - 20:40
Wednesday 05:50 - 20:40
Thursday 05:50 - 20:40
Friday 05:50 - 20:40
Saturday 05:50 - 20:40
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
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 St Helens Central and Leicester

The travel time between St Helens Central and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Helens Central and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between St Helens Central 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 St Helens Central & Leicester. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Central and Leicester.

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