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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard
Showing times and prices for 23 Jun
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
204 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
To travel from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard you need to make at least one change.
5:052h02Manchester7:07Leighton BuzzardFind prices1 change- 6:151h56Manchester8:11Leighton BuzzardFind prices1 change
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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Leighton Buzzard
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 204 km
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2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Manchester to Leighton Buzzard train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Leighton Buzzard trains for today, Monday 22 June. 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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| 9:14 Manchester | 1h57 | 11:11 Leighton Buzzard | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 23 June | |||||
| 5:05 Manchester | 2h02 | 7:07 Leighton Buzzard | 1 change | |
| 6:15 Manchester | 1h56 | 8:11 Leighton Buzzard | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 204 km distance in 1h 57m.
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 204 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 5:04 |
Last train 22:24 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Leighton Buzzard from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Price
£20
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Manchester to Leighton Buzzard train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard covers a distance of 204 km and takes approximately 1h 57m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard is 204 km.
The first train from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard leaves at 5:04.
The last train from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard departs at 22:24.
Trains from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard.
To get from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Leighton Buzzard is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Leighton Buzzard station (LBZ).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard is by train, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Cheshire countryside and glimpses of the Peak District, making parts of the trip quite picturesque.
A day trip from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard is not feasible, as the journey takes 1h 57m. Trains run 4 times per day over a distance of 204 km.
Leighton Buzzard can be explored comfortably in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to visit popular sites such as the Grand Union Canal, Rushmere Country Park, and the Leighton Buzzard Railway.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Leighton Buzzard
Manchester
Leighton Buzzard
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information 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
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Deansgate
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
The major train station for arrivals in Leighton Buzzard is Leighton Buzzard. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leighton Buzzard for your journey to Leighton Buzzard from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Leighton Buzzard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
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