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The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Showing times and prices for 31 May
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
18
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 £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Fast trains
To travel from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.
W70865 · C2159216:572h39Loughborough station (LBO)19:36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£291One-way1 change- C21644 · C0439417:313h01Loughborough station (LBO)20:32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£291One-way1 change
- W70930 · C2158915:122h24Loughborough station (LBO)17:36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£331One-way1 change
- C21646 · C0445515:572h39Loughborough station (LBO)18:36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£331One-way1 change
- C21138 · C0444312:082h28Loughborough station (LBO)14:36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£411One-way1 change
- W70865 · C21768 · C21341+
W3330516:572h22Loughborough station (LBO)19:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£631One-way3 changes - W70930 · C2158915:122h24Loughborough station (LBO)17:36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£331One-way1 change
- W70963 · C21341+W3330516:522h27Loughborough station (LBO)19:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£631One-way2 changes
- C21138 · C0444312:082h28Loughborough station (LBO)14:36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£411One-way1 change
- W70924 · C0444914:072h29Loughborough station (LBO)16:36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£631One-way1 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 coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 104 km
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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, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W70949 · C21319+ G66720 | On time 8:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W70949+ W84668 | On time 8:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C59769 · C04451 | 8:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h41 | 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70954 · C21318+G00853 | On time 9:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W70954+W84674 | On time 9:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21195 · C04454 | On time 9:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h41 | 12:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21563 · C21317+G66731 | On time 10:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21563+W84679 | On time 10:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21185 · C04457 | On time 10:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h41 | 13:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21565 · C21316+G66736 | On time 11:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21565+W84685 | On time 11:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21208 · C04459 | On time 11:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h41 | 14:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70971 · C21315+G00864 | 12:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W70971+W84691 | 12:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70976+W84698 | On time 13:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 16:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70976 · C21314+G00870 | On time 13:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21187 · C04464 | On time 13:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h41 | 16:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21568 · C21313+G00877 | On time 14:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21568+W84704 | On time 14:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21570 · C21312+G00882 | On time 15:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 17:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21570+W84709 | On time 15:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 18:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21210 · C04470 | On time 15:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h41 | 18:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21572 · C21311+G00939 | On time 16:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h12 | 18:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21572+W84715 | On time 16:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 19:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C59801 · C04473 | On time 16:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h41 | 19:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70999 · C21310+G00893 | On time 17:46 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h13 | 19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W70999+W84721 | On time 17:46 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h19 | 20:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C59807 · C04475 | On time 17:54 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h42 | 20:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W71006 · C04396 | On time 18:46 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h49 | 21:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W71006+W84726 | On time 18:46 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h19 | 21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W71010+W84733 | On time 19:46 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h19 | 22:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W71014+W84633 | On time 20:47 Loughborough station (LBO) | 2h18 | 23:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
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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 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 2h 13m.
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 £15
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 18:52 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 £15
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 £15. 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 13m
Cheapest Price
£16
East Midlands Railway frequency
4 a day
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
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
£62
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
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
£32
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.
The cost of a train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The train journey from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 104 km and takes approximately 2h 13m. Trains run 6 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 5:00.
The last train from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 18:52.
Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 6 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 coach, costing approximately £15.
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 13m. 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)
Loughborough
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Loughborough is Loughborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Loughborough for your trip from Loughborough to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
Dining
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
Public transport options for Loughborough
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the 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 Loughborough.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation 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
Most popular train connections from Loughborough station (LBO)
Most popular trains to and from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Loughborough station (LBO)
Most popular train connections to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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