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Trains from Southport (SOP) to Leicester (LEI)

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27

train journeys
per day

104

miles (168 kms)

3hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

06:07 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Southport (SOP) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Southport and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southport to Leicester is approximately 104 miles (168 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 23 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Leicester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southport to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Southport to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:07
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:12
    3 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:12
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:12
    3 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    12:10
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:12
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:27
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    13:51
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    14:10
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:26
    3 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:27
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    15:51
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    16:10
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:26
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    17:12
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:27
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    17:54
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    3 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    18:16
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:12
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:26
    3 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:12
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:32
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    20:14
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:12
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Southport
    Leicester
    Southport to Leicester

About Southport Station

Station name Southport (SOP)
Address Southport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
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 Available

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 Southport and Leicester

The travel time between Southport and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southport and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:07, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Southport 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 Southport & Leicester. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Leicester.

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