How to travel from Chester to Leicester

You can get between Chester and Leicester 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Leicester from Chester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $31 (€28).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Chester to Leicester:

A bus is $21 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Leicester costing on average $52 (€47).

The fastest way from Chester to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 57 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leicester that take longer:

Getting to Leicester by bus takes 4 h 35 min on average.

The distance from Chester to Leicester is approximately 82 miles (133 km).

The average frequency per day from Chester to Leicester is:

• Around 2 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Chester and Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chester to Leicester:

The following travel companies offer services from Chester to Leicester:

• National Express can get you to Leicester by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Chester to Leicester for $31 (€28) on Omio.
• Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or Transport for Wales for trains to Leicester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Chester to Leicester tickets on Omio for $52 (€47).

Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to Leicester with the following travel companies:

• Direct bus with.
• Direct services by train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leicester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Leicester from Chester.