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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Interactive museum exploring the life, death and rediscovery of Richard III beside the king's burial site.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Narborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £121 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £121, while a train costs an average of £121.
Distance: 123 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£121 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 2h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £121 compared to roughly £25 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 Narborough trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:03 Manchester | 2h36 | 10:39 Narborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Narborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £118 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 123 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 123 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £118 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 5:46 |
Last train 23:06 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Narborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Narborough trip today.
Interactive museum exploring the life, death and rediscovery of Richard III beside the king's burial site.
City museum with Roman, medieval and modern Leicester collections, plus regular family-friendly exhibitions.
Museum on the remains of Roman Leicester, with bathhouse archaeology, mosaics and displays explaining the town's ancient past.
Popular city-centre pedestrian street lined with historic buildings, independent shops and easy access to major sights.
Large urban park with formal gardens, lakeside paths and open lawns, ideal for a relaxed walk near the city centre.
Canal and river walking area with locks, wildlife and waterside pubs nearby, popular for peaceful local walks and cycling.
Leicestershire pork pie is a hand-raised pie with seasoned pork and jelly, long linked to the county’s pork pie tradition and nearby market towns.
Red Leicester is a firm, orange-red county cheese with a nutty flavour. It is one of Leicestershire’s best-known traditional foods.
Stilton is a rich blue cheese long associated with Leicestershire through local trade routes and regional cheesemaking culture.
Stylish country house hotel restaurant near Narborough offering modern British dining in an elegant setting.
Popular Indian restaurant in Narborough known for curries, tandoori dishes and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Well-known local pub and dining venue serving British classics, grills and drinks in a traditional setting.
Moderate for the UK. Narborough is usually cheaper than big tourist cities, with lower dining and parking costs, but accommodation and rail travel can still add up.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Narborough 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 Narborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Narborough trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Narborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Narborough 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.
Narborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Narborough.
Ticket office support is available at Narborough.
Available at Narborough: Parking.
Available at Narborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Narborough: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level access to Leicester bound platform. Ramp from road to Birmingham bound platform. No interchange between platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform and at the bottom of the station footbridge stairs, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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