Trains to the National Space Centre

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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.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Cafe and vending machine.
ATM	Available
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the 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.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
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

Staff Help notes	Staff help available 05.20 - 01.00 Passenger Assistance meeting point is at the customer information desk in the front concourse or the ticket gates.
Customer help points	Unavailable
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station car park
Car parking spaces	515

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	222
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
Cycle storage notes	Compound

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Leicester station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Swift Fox (0116 262 8222) or Highfields (0116 262 4004) or Kings (0116 242 5260).

First Class Lounge

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to London St Pancras International	East Midlands Railway	10:44	3	Late
to Birmingham New Street	CrossCountry	10:53	3	Late
to London St Pancras International	East Midlands Railway	11:04	3	On time
to Sheffield	East Midlands Railway	11:06	2	On time
to London St Pancras International	East Midlands Railway	11:12	3	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	10:43	3	Late
from Birmingham New Street	CrossCountry	10:51	1	On time
from Stansted Airport	CrossCountry	10:52	3	Late
from Sheffield	East Midlands Railway	11:03	3	On time
from London St Pancras International	East Midlands Railway	11:05	2	On time

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National Space Centre

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Leicester

Departures

Arrivals

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