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Leicester to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Southampton takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h
£81–148

Leicester to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h.

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