The average train between Leicester and Southampton takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Leicester and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, 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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Southampton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Leicester to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Leicester to Southampton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leicester and Southampton is 193.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
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 1m.
