The average train between Portsmouth and Leicester takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Leicester. 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 Portsmouth and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Leicester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Portsmouth to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Portsmouth to Leicester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Portsmouth and Leicester is 204.6 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 7m.
