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Leominster Museum
A local museum with displays on Leominster’s past, including buildings, trades and community life, housed in a historic priory setting.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leominster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 143 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£39 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Manchester to Leominster run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 22:53 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
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A local museum with displays on Leominster’s past, including buildings, trades and community life, housed in a historic priory setting.
An independent museum exploring radio, television and broadcasting history with working exhibits and enthusiast-friendly displays.
A rural history museum with vintage cider-making equipment, tools and farm exhibits that reflect Herefordshire’s agricultural traditions.
Leominster’s main square, framed by historic buildings and markets, making it the best starting point for a walk through the town centre.
A popular walking route on the edge of town with broad views over Herefordshire countryside and rewarding scenery in clear weather.
A nearby parkland landscape with woodland paths, water features and open lawns, ideal for a scenic walk close to Leominster.
A dry, cloudy cider made from Herefordshire apples. It is a defining local drink, rooted in the county’s long cider-making tradition.
A rich, firm cheese from nearby Herefordshire, traditionally made with cow’s milk. It is a classic regional staple with a nutty, full flavour.
A soft, creamy blue cheese made in Herefordshire with a mellow, buttery character. It is one of the county’s best-known artisan cheeses.
Well-known café and restaurant inside a garden centre, popular for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee in a bright casual space.
Traditional pub in Leominster serving British favourites, local ales and hearty meals in a relaxed, historic setting.
Stylish restaurant and bar at The Talbot Hotel, offering modern British dishes and a comfortable town-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for a small English market town. Dining and lodging are usually cheaper than major UK cities, while local transport and everyday costs are fairly typical.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional, such as leaving small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Leominster 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 Leominster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Leominster trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Leominster station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Leominster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Leominster has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Leominster.
Ticket office support is available at Leominster. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leominster: Parking.
Available at Leominster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leominster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury). Access to Platform 2 (to Hereford) is via a footbridge with lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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