The average train between Southwark and Leicester takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Southwark 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 every 20 minutes between Southwark and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southwark is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Southwark to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Southwark to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Southwark to Leicester train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Southwark and Leicester is 144.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
