How to travel from Southampton to Leicester

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €58.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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€20

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Cheapest

€99

Average price

5h 30m

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5h 0m

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30m

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3h 28m

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Fastest

2h 58m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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South Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Southampton to Leicester

How to get from Southampton to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Southampton to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM6h00
Southampton Central (SOU)
04:45PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$351One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX032 · NX440
08:30PM8h00
Southampton, Coach Station
04:30AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$291One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryK45125+Great Western RailP30254+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12271
09:15AM3h20
Southampton Central (SOU)
12:35PMLeicester station (LEI)
$841One-way
3 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayL72804+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12265
08:00AM3h36
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:36AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1171One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP60982+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12271
09:00AM3h35
Southampton Central (SOU)
12:35PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1391One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayP60981+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsY12268
08:30AM3h35
Southampton Central (SOU)
12:05PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1391One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:15AM7h00
Southampton Central (SOU)
02:15PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$311One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00AM5h45
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
04:45PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$351One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM6h30
Southampton Central (SOU)
05:15PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$351One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Leicester

Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Leicester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Leicester:

A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Leicester costing on average $72 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Southampton to Leicester is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Leicester is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Leicester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Leicester:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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