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Charnwood Museum
Compact local museum in Queen's Park covering Loughborough's industries, transport and everyday life through varied displays.
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
2 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
2 h 2 m
Trains on 13 Sept
10
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Loughborough will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Manchester to Loughborough you need to make at least one change.
C04377 · W70719
C04369 · C21681
C04371 · W70713
C21807 · W70805
C04360 · W70693
C04360 · W70780
C04369 · C21681
C21808 · W70786
C04366 · W70792
C04371 · W70801Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 105 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Loughborough:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Loughborough costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 44m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 59m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Loughborough trains for tomorrow, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04360 · W70693 | 13:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h45 | 16:29 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C04360 · W70780 | 13:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h01 | 15:45 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C21808 · W70786 | 14:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h02 | 16:45 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C04366 · W70792 | 15:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h02 | 17:45 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C04369 · C21681 | 16:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h02 | 18:45 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C04371 · W70801 | 17:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h02 | 19:45 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C04371 · W70713 | 17:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 20:18 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C21807 · W70805 | 18:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h02 | 20:45 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
W70841+ W84723 | 19:17 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h06 | 21:23 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
C04377 · W70719 | 19:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h27 | 22:10 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Manchester to Loughborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Discover the best of Loughborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Loughborough trip today.
Compact local museum in Queen's Park covering Loughborough's industries, transport and everyday life through varied displays.
Heritage museum at Great Central Railway with preserved locomotives, rolling stock and exhibits on the line's operation and history.
Small heritage display at the bell foundry site, interpreting bellmaking in a town long associated with this specialist craft.
Central park with formal gardens, memorials, open lawns and river walks, making it the town's main green space for a relaxed visit.
Waterside stretch popular for walking and cycling, with locks, wildlife and easy access to longer routes through the Soar valley.
Historic shopping street lined with older buildings, independent businesses and a market atmosphere near the heart of town.
A pork pie from nearby Melton Mowbray with hot-water crust pastry and seasoned chopped pork. A classic East Midlands speciality closely tied to local food heritage.
Blue-veined cow’s milk cheese made in Leicestershire. Creamy, crumbly and tangy, it is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods.
Red Leicester is a firm, nutty county cheese with a rich orange colour. It is a longstanding local staple often served in sandwiches, pies and ploughman’s lunches.
Stylish modern restaurant known for seasonal British cooking, attentive service and a relaxed smart atmosphere in the town centre.
Well-known Indian restaurant serving classic curries and tandoori dishes in a comfortable, longstanding local setting.
Popular town-centre venue for burgers, grilled dishes and drinks, with a lively casual feel and broad menu.
Moderate for the UK. Hotel, dining and local travel costs are usually lower than in London, though prices can rise on university and event dates.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Loughborough Railway Station -> Loughborough Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Loughborough trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Loughborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Loughborough 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 Oxford Road 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 Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.
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