The average train between Southport and Leicester takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 Southport and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southport to Leicester? 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 Southport to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Leicester station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Southport to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Southport to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southport and Leicester is 168 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Leicester via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 4h 2m.