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The average train between Southport and Leicester takes 4h 28m 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.

4h 28m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southport to Leicester train times

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 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 28m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 27m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 27m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 27m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 25m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLumoCross Country3h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 27m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Southport to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Southport to Leicester via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 4h 5m.

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