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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leamington Spa to Manchester
Showing times and prices for 16 Jan
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
140 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leamington Spa to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leamington Spa to Manchester will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Leamington Spa for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:452h44
Leamington Spa07:29Manchester
£231One-way
0 changes
06:502h09
Leamington Spa08:59Manchester
£351One-way
0 changes
07:302h29
Leamington Spa09:59Manchester
£361One-way
0 changes
08:172h12
Leamington Spa10:29Manchester
£391One-way
0 changes
07:162h14
Leamington Spa09:30Manchester
£481One-way
0 changes
06:502h09
Leamington Spa08:59Manchester
£351One-way
0 changes
08:172h12
Leamington Spa10:29Manchester
£391One-way
0 changes
07:162h14
Leamington Spa09:30Manchester
£481One-way
0 changes
07:302h29
Leamington Spa09:59Manchester
£361One-way
0 changes
04:452h44
Leamington Spa07:29Manchester
£231One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leamington Spa to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leamington Spa to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 140 km
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3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Leamington Spa to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Leamington Spa to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 16:47
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:45 Leamington Spa | 2h44 | 07:29 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:50 Leamington Spa | 2h09 | 08:59 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:16 Leamington Spa | 2h14 | 09:30 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:30 Leamington Spa | 2h29 | 09:59 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:17 Leamington Spa | 2h12 | 10:29 Manchester | 0 changesdirect |
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Overview: Train from Leamington Spa to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leamington Spa to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 2h 9m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 22:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains from Leamington Spa to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leamington Spa and Manchester from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£20
CrossCountry frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 39m
Cheapest Price
£71
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£116
Cross Country frequency
15 a day
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Leamington Spa to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leamington Spa to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Leamington Spa to Manchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The train journey from Leamington Spa to Manchester covers a distance of 140 km and takes approximately 2h 9m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Leamington Spa to Manchester is 140 km.
The first train from Leamington Spa to Manchester leaves at 4:48.
The last train from Leamington Spa to Manchester departs at 22:40.
Trains from Leamington Spa to Manchester run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leamington Spa to Manchester.
Yes, there is a direct train between Leamington Spa and Manchester. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by CrossCountry, Cross Country.
To get from Leamington Spa to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Leamington Spa to Manchester.
The train station in Leamington Spa that goes to Manchester is Leamington Spa station (LMS), and it arrives at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
The cheapest way to get from Leamington Spa to Manchester is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Leamington Spa to Manchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leamington Spa to Manchester offers varied scenery, with views of the Warwickshire countryside, the urban landscapes of Birmingham, and the picturesque areas around the Peak District as you approach Manchester.
A day trip from Leamington Spa to Manchester is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 9m. However, there are 5 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 140 km.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Yes, you can take the train from Leamington Spa to Manchester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leamington Spa and Manchester
Leamington Spa
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Leamington Spa is Leamington Spa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leamington Spa for your trip from Leamington Spa to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:25 - 22:00 Saturday 05:40 - 22:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:35
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Kiosk, News agent, Coffee Shop.
Parking
- Car Park: Leamington Spa Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step Free access to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platforms 2 and 3.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Leamington Spa
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The bus stop on Old Warwick Road (outside station).
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Leamington Spa.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Deansgate
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
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