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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    4h 2m
    £40–98

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain train Southport - Stalybridge / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    6h 4m
    £28–49

  3. Drive 121.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Leicestercar car 121.7 mi
    2h 27m
    £30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain train
    5h 7m
    £83–136

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    7h 21m
    £29–80

Southport to Leicester by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to St Margaret's Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 21m.

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