The average train between Southampton and Leyland takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Leyland. 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 2 hours between Southampton and Leyland. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Leyland at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Leyland? 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 Southampton to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Leyland station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Southampton to Leyland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Leyland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Southampton to Leyland train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Southampton and Leyland is 322.7 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Leyland via Stafford and Preston in around 5h 22m.