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The average train between Leicester and Southport takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Southport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train
4h 2m
£35–92

Leicester to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited9h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Southport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Southport via Nuneaton, Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 2m.

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