Trains from Chester to Leicester

Chester to Leicester train information

Chester Leicester train map

Train duration 2h55m
Arrival Leicester, England
Departure Chester, England
Distance 83 Miles
  • The trip between Chester, located in England and Leicester, situated in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.
  • On average, the journey takes normally 2h55m by train to cover the 83 miles to go to Leicester from Chester. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.
  • Fares will change depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Chester to Leicester train tickets

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Best prices for Chester to Leicester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chester and Leicester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leicester to Chester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Chester - Leicester train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Chester Leicester train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are different types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

  • To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to evaluate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

    For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Chester Leicester ticket is £50.00 (1).

    Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you on average 2 trips from Leicester to Chester (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

  • All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Chester to Leicester train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare