The average train between Leicester and Southport takes 4h 11m 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.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Southport. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Southport station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Leicester to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Leicester to Southport train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Southport is 168 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Southport via Nuneaton, Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 3m.