Trains to the National Space Centre
Travelling by train to the National Space Centre is super-simple. The nearest railway station to the National Space Centre is Leicester, which is served by East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry services throughout the day. It's 42 minutes to the National Space Centre on foot. You'll find the National Space Centre north of the station, by the River Soar.
The National Space Centre is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and intriguing displays, suitable for all ages.
Visit the National Space Centre website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:20 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 05:20 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 07:15 - 22:30 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station car park Short stay car park | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | East Midlands Trains East Midlands Trains | ||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 525 | ||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
|
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 222 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Cycle hub underneath the station (old Red Star parcels area), also main car park, and station front near short stay car park. |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>A Cycle Hub is located underneath the station. It is sheltered and secure, with 222 spaces. An application form for the Cycle Hub can be requested by emailing <a href="mailto:lei.cyclehub@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk">here</a>.</p> <p>There are also mixed type stands. Outdoor covered spaces in main car park. Stands at the station front.</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Via main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:45 - 12:30 |
Located
At the south end of platform 3/4
Tickets Accepted
All First Class ticket holders
Facilities
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Refreshments
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
Departures and arrivals from Leicester
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Birmingham New Street | CrossCountry | 06:18 | 4 | On time |
| to Cambridge | CrossCountry | 06:19 | 2 | Late |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 06:40 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 06:59 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 07:06 | 3 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Birmingham New Street | CrossCountry | 06:18 | 2 | Late |
| from Sheffield | East Midlands Railway | 06:39 | 3 | On time |
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 06:56 | 3 | On time |
| from Sheffield | East Midlands Railway | 07:05 | 3 | On time |
| from Cambridge | CrossCountry | 07:09 | 4 | On time |
