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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£48
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 48 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA), including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.
11:062h54Leicester station (LEI)14:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£211One-way0 changes- 8:092h51Leicester station (LEI)11:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£481One-way0 changes
7:092h51Leicester station (LEI)10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£481One-way0 changes
8:152h37Leicester station (LEI)10:52Manchester Airport (MIA)£771One-way0 changes
- 8:152h37Leicester station (LEI)10:52Manchester Airport (MIA)£771One-way0 changes
- 8:092h51Leicester station (LEI)11:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£481One-way0 changes
- 7:092h51Leicester station (LEI)10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£481One-way0 changes
- 11:062h54Leicester station (LEI)14:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 112 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£50 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA):
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average £50.
Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around £50 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-27.26. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 22:56 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h06 | 1:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 7:09 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h51 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:09 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h51 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:15 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h37 | 10:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:06 Leicester station (LEI) | 2h54 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
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Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 11:36. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 11:36 |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTranspennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Leicester station (LEI) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester station (LEI) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester station (LEI) and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: 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. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
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