Southport to Leicester by train

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Overview: trains from Southport to Leicester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southport to Leicester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:53 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 169
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey £22.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 30m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Southport to Leicester

So you’re considering going from Southport to Leicester by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train travel between Southport and Leicester: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Southport to Leicester:

  • Cheapest tickets: £22.00

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Southport to Leicester departure frequency and train timetable

With 25 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 23 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:53 and the last one is at 23:16. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:23, with the last one at 23:16.

Southport to Leicester train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 169 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Booking time frame: Southport to Leicester trains

Tickets for travel to Leicester along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Southport to Leicester

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Leicester city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Southport to Leicester

Want to know more about your journey from Southport to Leicester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Southport and Leicester is 169 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.