Runcorn to Leicester by train
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Overview: trains from Runcorn to Leicester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Runcorn to Leicester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
From Runcorn to Leicester by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Runcorn to Leicester by train. With 21 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Train cost between Runcorn and Leicester: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$147.37, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Runcorn to Leicester train times
Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Runcorn to Leicester is at 05:42 and the last is at 23:55. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:02 and the last one is at 20:04. You can expect 21 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 31 minutes.
Train duration for trips from Runcorn to Leicester
The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 45 minutes, crossing a total distance of 129 kilometres.
How far in advance Runcorn and Leicester tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Runcorn and Leicester are available 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Making the most of your Runcorn to Leicester travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Leicester.
FAQs about the train journey from Runcorn to Leicester
Want to know more about your journey from Runcorn to Leicester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Runcorn to Leicester covers a distance of 129 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$147.37. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The quickest journey is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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