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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times and prices for 15 May

Cheapest price

£33

Average price

£38

Fastest journey

2 h 37 m

Average duration

2 h 54 m

Trains per day

Distance

112 km

Cheap tickets

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 £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Leicester station (LEI) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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.

07:062h54

Leicester station (LEI)

10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)

£331One-way

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09:152h37

Leicester station (LEI)

11:52Manchester Airport (MIA)

£361One-way

0 changes

05:483h12

Leicester station (LEI)

09:00Manchester Airport (MIA)

£411One-way

0 changes

08:092h51

Leicester station (LEI)

11:00Manchester Airport (MIA)

£421One-way

0 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 prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m.

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3h 20m average duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 34m average duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Overview: Train from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

United Kingdom

Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

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 £9

Distance

112 km

Average train duration

2h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 29m

First train

05:48

Last train

15:06

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £9

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains and TransPennine Express trains Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Buy your official Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains and TransPennine Express train tickets between Leicester station (LEI) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £19 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA). There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 51 min
Cheapest Price: £19

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.

East Midlands Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £24

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £25

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 2 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: £149
CrossCountry frequency: 24 a day

FAQs: Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

Cheap train tickets from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train time is 2 h 30 min covering the 69 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 04: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 15: 06.

There are 8 trains a day from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) which require at least one change with Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Airport (MIA). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

For the best Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Leicester station (LEI) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Leicester station (LEI) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Leicester station (LEI) including taking a train or coach.