Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 29 Aug

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£48

Fastest journey

2 h 12 m

Average duration

2 h 12 m

Trains per day

33

Distance

104 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

To travel from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • East Midlands RailwayC21210 · C04470
    15:542h41
    Loughborough station (LBO)
    18:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £151One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC59801 · C04473
    16:542h41
    Loughborough station (LBO)
    19:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £191One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC21206 · C21594
    14:542h41
    Loughborough station (LBO)
    17:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £211One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC21187 · C04464
    13:542h41
    Loughborough station (LBO)
    16:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC59785 · C04462
    12:542h41
    Loughborough station (LBO)
    15:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £291One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £22.

Distance: 104 km

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Coach

£25

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Cheapest

£26

Average Price

2h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 59m

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Additional time*

6h 15m

Average total duration

5h 45m

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Live departures

Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC21649 · C21334+CrossCountryG00854
On time
9:50 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h09
11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21649+Transpennine ExpressW84673
On time
9:50 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h15
12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70998+Transpennine ExpressW84720
On time
17:50 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h15
20:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70998 · C21326+CrossCountryG00894
On time
17:50 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h09
19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC59806 · C04474
On time
17:54 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h42
20:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21647 · C21325+Avanti West CoastW34024
On time
18:34 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h31
21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC59811 · C04395
On time
19:06 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h29
21:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayW71009+Transpennine ExpressW84734
On time
19:52 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h13
22:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
Saturday 29 August
East Midlands RailwayC21847 · C213466:01 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h34
8:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70941+Transpennine ExpressW846556:48 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h17
9:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70843 · C044456:55 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h40
9:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70944+Transpennine ExpressW846627:45 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h20
10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70944 · C21320+CrossCountryG667177:45 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h14
9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70849 · C044487:55 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h40
10:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70949+Transpennine ExpressW846688:47 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h18
11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70949 · C21319+CrossCountryG667208:47 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h12
10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC59769 · C044518:54 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h41
11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70954+Transpennine ExpressW846749:47 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h18
12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70954 · C21318+CrossCountryG008539:47 Loughborough station (LBO)
2h12
11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 08:03, the last at 15:54. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 2h 32m.

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
Distance
104 km
Average train duration
1h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
2h 32m
First train
8:03
Last train
15:54
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
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

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough station (LBO) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest Price
£19
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Learn more about East Midlands Railway

Transpennine Express

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest Price
£61
Transpennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Transpennine Express

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
£8
Northern Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
£31
east_midlands_trains frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £25.
The train journey from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 104 km and takes approximately 2h 32m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 104 km.
The first train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 8:03.
The last train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 15:54.
Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
To get from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by train, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Loughborough to Manchester Piccadilly offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. As the train travels north, passengers can enjoy views of the Leicestershire countryside, rolling hills, and picturesque villages before the landscape transitions into the more industrial and urban areas around Manchester.
A day trip from Loughborough to Manchester Piccadilly may not be feasible as the travel time is 2h 32m. However, trains run 5 times per day over a distance of 104 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough station (LBO) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Most Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Loughborough to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Loughborough station (LBO) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Loughborough
Arrival train stations in Manchester
LoughboroughLoughborough Railway Station, Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX, United Kingdom+44 345 712 5678WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Loughborough from Loughborough city centre

Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus127 · 4m · £2 · every ~11 min
Sky · 11m · £2 · every ~15 min

Loughborough train station facilities and services

Loughborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.

More about Loughborough

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