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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI)
- Cheapest price on 05 Nov
- £32
- Average ticket price on 05 Nov
- £52
- Fastest journey on 05 Nov
- 2 h 6 m
- Average journey duration on 05 Nov
- 2 h 6 m
- Trains on 05 Nov
- 27
- Distance
- 112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
To travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) you need to make at least 2 changes.
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G8958110:48 2h40 Manchester Airport (MIA) 13:28 Leicester station (LEI) £32 1 One-way 2 changes- C04357 · W70802+G89585
11:17 2h46 Manchester Airport (MIA) 14:03 Leicester station (LEI) £32 1 One-way 2 changes - C04354 · W70796+G89577
10:17 2h46 Manchester Airport (MIA) 13:03 Leicester station (LEI) £32 1 One-way 2 changes - C04359 · C21655+G89593
12:17 2h46 Manchester Airport (MIA) 15:03 Leicester station (LEI) £32 1 One-way 2 changes - C04363 · W70812+G89602
13:17 2h46 Manchester Airport (MIA) 16:03 Leicester station (LEI) £32 1 One-way 2 changes
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G0081210:04 2h06 Manchester Airport (MIA) 12:10 Leicester station (LEI) £78 1 One-way 2 changes - W85188+W33886+G00821
13:04 2h06 Manchester Airport (MIA) 15:10 Leicester station (LEI) £78 1 One-way 2 changes - W85179+W34097+G00814
11:04 2h06 Manchester Airport (MIA) 13:10 Leicester station (LEI) £78 1 One-way 2 changes - W85182+W33925+G00818
12:04 2h06 Manchester Airport (MIA) 14:10 Leicester station (LEI) £78 1 One-way 2 changes - W85191+C01289+G00824
14:04 2h06 Manchester Airport (MIA) 16:10 Leicester station (LEI) £78 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI)
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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 07:17. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 7:17 |
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Frequently asked questions about your Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) trip
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) trains for today, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W85168+W34104+G00806 | On time 8:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h09 | 10:13 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| C04347 · W70784+G89560 | Delayed 8:43 8:17Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h46 | 11:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W84665+C21659+G89564 | Delayed 9:13 8:48Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h42 | 11:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W85170+W33893+G00808 | On time 9:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h07 | 11:11 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| C04350 · C21654+G89569 | Delayed 9:43 9:17Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h46 | 12:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
| W84670+W70793+G89573 | Delayed 10:13 9:48Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h42 | 12:30 Leicester station (LEI) | 2 changes | |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leicester station (LEI) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leicester station (LEI)
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) 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 Leicester station (LEI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leicester station (LEI)
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leicester station (LEI) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leicester station (LEI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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