Leicester to Manchester train

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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 16 Oct

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Cross Country
C79425
08:502h39
Leicester station (LEI)
11:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£351One-way
1 change
Northern Rail
C60367
08:092h23
Leicester station (LEI)
10:32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£511One-way
1 change
Transpennine Express
C60626
09:091h56
Leicester station (LEI)
11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£511One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
C79471
09:152h04
Leicester station (LEI)
11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£721One-way
1 change
Cross Country
C79469
08:182h41
Leicester station (LEI)
10:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£731One-way
1 change

Leicester to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 16 October
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Northern Rail
C60367
08:09 Leicester station (LEI)2h23 10:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Cross Country
C79469
08:18 Leicester station (LEI)2h41 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West Coast
C79469
08:18 Leicester station (LEI)2h01 10:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Cross Country
C79425
08:50 Leicester station (LEI)2h39 11:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Transpennine Express
C60626
09:09 Leicester station (LEI)1h56 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
Avanti West Coast
C79471
09:15 Leicester station (LEI)2h04 11:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change

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Train times from Leicester to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 16 Oct

Fastest Journey

1 h 56 m

Average

2 h 17 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

119 km

To travel from Leicester to Manchester you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
Transpennine Express
C60626
09:091h56
Leicester station (LEI)
11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£511One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
C79469
08:182h01
Leicester station (LEI)
10:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£991One-way
1 change
Avanti West Coast
C79471
09:152h04
Leicester station (LEI)
11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£721One-way
1 change
Northern Rail
C60367
08:092h23
Leicester station (LEI)
10:32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£511One-way
1 change
Cross Country
C79425
08:502h39
Leicester station (LEI)
11:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£351One-way
1 change

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Overview: Train from Leicester to Manchester

distanceDistance74 miles
durationAverage train duration1 h 43 min
priceAverage train ticket price£51 (€58)
frequencyTrain frequency13 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains

Trains from Leicester to Manchester cover the 74 miles long route taking on average 1 h 43 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Normally, there are 13 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £23, but the average price of train tickets is £51.

Train providers: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains Leicester to Manchester

Buy your official East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) train tickets to Manchester from Leicester from £23 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Leicester to Manchester train information with East Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 53 min
  • Cheapest Price: £24

Trains from Leicester to Manchester

There are trains between Leicester and Manchester every hour on this busy route operated by Cross Country, Virgin and East Midlands Trains, making it easy to travel on a flexible basis. The journey is also quick, with many trains arriving in less than two hours.

Which train companies travel from Leicester to Manchester?

Trains from Leicester Rail Station to Manchester Piccadilly are operated by Cross Country, Virgin and East Midlands Trains and each operator tends to run one service an hour. The cheapest service is run by Cross Country and mobile ticketing is available on the service for added convenience.

How long is the train from Leicester to Manchester?

The train journey from Leicester to Manchester usually has one change, either at Sheffield or Birmingham. It can be as short as one and a half hours, but most services tend to average out at two hours. Some journeys are a little longer, but few exceed two hours and 45 minutes.

How many trains are there from Leicester to Manchester?

Trains between Leicester Railway Station operate from 6:00 a.m. through to around 10:00 p.m. each day, including weekends. There are some occasions where there are two train services scheduled from different operators, so customers will find plenty of choice on this busy and well-served route.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leicester to Manchester?

Departure train station: Leicester Railway Station was refurbished in 2012 and has an attractive open-plan layout that is designed to be accessible to all travellers. Facilities include a first class lounge, ticket facilities, a seating area, trolleys, a coffee shop and newsagent, ticket office, ATMs and easy connections to onward travel. There is a taxi rank directly outside and local parking. The city centre shops and other attractions are just a short walk away.

Arrival train station: Manchester Piccadilly is the main train station in Manchester and is located in the city centre. The station has toilets and shower rooms (with change machines for the fee), ATMs, retail and supermarket outlets, coffee shops, newsagents, seating areas, ticketing facilities and more. Passengers can make their onward journey via the taxi rank from outside the station, take the Metro which runs from underneath the train station or take a short walk to the city bus stations in Piccadilly Gardens.

FAQs: Leicester to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Manchester can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Manchester is £51; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Leicester to Manchester train time is 1 h 43 min   covering the 74 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Leicester to Manchester leaves at 04: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Leicester to Manchester leaves at 21: 56.
There are 13 trains a day from Leicester to Manchester which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Manchester.
When taking a train from Leicester to Manchester, you can count on East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Leicester and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 56.
A day trip to Manchester from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to Manchester is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Manchester including taking a train or coach.

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