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Trains from Southend Airport (SIA) to Leicester (LEI)

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48

train journeys
per day

106

miles (172 kms)

2hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Southend Airport (SIA) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 48 scheduled rail journeys between Southend Airport and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 48 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend Airport to Leicester is approximately 106 miles (172 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 59 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Airport and Leicester.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend Airport to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 33 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Southend Airport to Leicester

Journeys from Southend Airport to Leicester Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    04:35
    3 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    07:49
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:15
    2 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    08:08
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:00
    2 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    08:39
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:30
    2 hrs 38 mins3 changes
    09:08
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:59
    2 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    09:39
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:29
    2 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    10:09
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:03
    2 hrs 33 mins3 changes
    10:36
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:18
    2 hrs 49 mins3 changes
    11:07
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:35
    2 hrs 42 mins3 changes
    11:17
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:55
    2 hrs 41 mins3 changes
    11:36
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:15
    2 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    12:05
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:35
    2 hrs 42 mins3 changes
    12:17
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:56
    2 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    12:35
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:16
    2 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    13:06
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:36
    2 hrs 41 mins3 changes
    13:17
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:56
    2 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    13:36
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:16
    2 hrs 50 mins3 changes
    14:06
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:36
    2 hrs 41 mins3 changes
    14:17
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:56
    2 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    14:36
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:16
    2 hrs 49 mins3 changes
    15:05
    Southend Airport
    Leicester
    Southend Airport to Leicester

About Southend Airport Station

Station name Southend Airport (SIA)
AddressSouthend Airport station, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF
Managed byXS

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Sunday 06:00 - 23:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
AddressLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed byEM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southend Airport and Leicester

The travel time between Southend Airport and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend Airport and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 48 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:45.

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Amenities on trains between Southend Airport 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 Southend Airport & Leicester. owever, there are 48 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Airport and Leicester.

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