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

Departures and arrivals from Leicester

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Leicester station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Birmingham New StreetCrossCountry16:181On time
to NottinghamEast Midlands Railway16:192Late
to London St Pancras InternationalEast Midlands Railway16:323On time
to SheffieldEast Midlands Railway16:362On time
to London St Pancras InternationalEast Midlands Railway16:433On time
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from London St Pancras InternationalEast Midlands Railway16:182Late
from SheffieldEast Midlands Railway16:313On time
from London St Pancras InternationalEast Midlands Railway16:352On time
from NottinghamEast Midlands Railway16:423On time
from London St Pancras InternationalEast Midlands Railway16:452On time

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