Market Harborough Train Station
Market Harborough train station is located east of the town centre of Market Harborough in Leicestershire, England.
Built by the London and North Western Railway (LNWR) in 1850, Market Harborough was once the largest station in the county, acting as a junction for five different directions at the height of its traffic.
Nowadays, while not as busy, the station continues to see its fair share of commuter traffic, with trains to London running every twenty minutes – the fastest journey taking less than an hour.
Despite the original LNWR line closing and an upgrade to the platform building in the 1960s, the station retains some of its historical charm, with the main station building still standing, having been carefully restored in the early 80s.
The town itself sits on the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire and was once a busy crossroads for both road and rail. Lying in an area of the Midlands which was once part of Rockingham Forest – a hunting ground for monarchs, including William I – Market Harborough is steeped in medieval history, much of which is still evident today.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Luggage
Facilities
Toilets
WiFi
Staffing and customer service
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
Trains to Market Harborough station
Market Harborough train station is mainly served by East Midlands Railway trains, which connect the town to London St Pancras, Nottingham and Sheffield.
Direct EMR services bound for Nottingham also connect Market Harborough to Leicester (16m), Loughborough (27m) and Beeston (42m), while those bound for London connect Market Harborough to Kettering (10m), Wellingborough (20m), Bedford (35m) and Luton (50m).
As for the route from Market Harborough to Sheffield (1h 35m), you’ll have to change either at Leicester or Loughborough.
Market Harborough train station arrivals and departures
Want to know when your next train from/to Market Harborough station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Market Harborough railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Market Harborough.
Market Harborough railway station is accessed via Great Bowden Road. The main entrance leads to the station concourse, where you’ll find ticketing facilities, a coffee shop and a baby-changing area.
Doors from the concourse lead to platform 1, with an adjoining subway granting access to platform 2. As well as two waiting rooms, there are toilet facilities and a bike lock-up across the two platforms.
Market Harborough train station parking
Market Harborough station has one car park right outside the main entrance. Step-free access is available not only at the car park but throughout the station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Market Harborough train station open?
Market Harborough train station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The railway station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Are trains running today from Market Harborough train station?
Trains arrive into and depart from Market Harborough station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Market Harborough station.
Are there toilets at Market Harborough train station?
Yes, toilets are available to use at Market Harborough train station.
Are dogs allowed at Market Harborough train station?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Market Harborough station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.
Departures and arrivals from Market Harborough
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 22:28 | 2 | On time |
| to Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 22:53 | 1 | Late |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 23:05 | 2 | On time |
| to Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 23:32 | 1 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 05:33 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 22:27 | 2 | On time |
| from London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 22:52 | 1 | Late |
| from Sheffield | East Midlands Railway | 23:04 | 2 | On time |
| from London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 23:31 | 1 | On time |
| from Derby | East Midlands Railway | 05:32 | Scheduled |