The train between Southampton and Leicester takes 2h 56m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Southampton 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 on demand between Southampton and Leicester. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Leicester station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Southampton to Leicester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Southampton and Leicester is 193.8 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 56m.