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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Market Harborough to Manchester
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Market Harborough to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Market Harborough to Manchester will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
To travel from Market Harborough to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.
21:073h05Market Harborough0:12Manchester£431One-way2 changes- 21:323h05Market Harborough0:37Manchester£431One-way2 changes
- 23:329h03Market Harborough8:35Manchester£521One-way3 changes
- 6:192h46Market Harborough9:05Manchester£611One-way2 changes
- 7:362h29Market Harborough10:05Manchester£611One-way2 changes
- 22:322h07Market Harborough0:39Manchester£1331One-way2 changes
- 7:042h15Market Harborough9:19Manchester£1331One-way2 changes
- 7:362h29Market Harborough10:05Manchester£611One-way2 changes
- 9:362h29Market Harborough12:05Manchester£611One-way2 changes
- 8:342h31Market Harborough11:05Manchester£611One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Market Harborough to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Market Harborough to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 142 km
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Live departures
Market Harborough to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Market Harborough to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 W70850 · W70948 · C21335+ G66721 | On time 8:08 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 2h51 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
W70852 · C21769+ W84667 | On time 8:34 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 2h31 | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W70852+ W34038+G66941 | On time 8:34 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 2h45 | 11:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| W70854 · C21649 · C21334+G00854 | On time 9:06 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 2h53 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| W70854 · C21649+W84673 | On time 9:06 Market Harborough station (MHR) | 2h59 | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| 1:15 Market Harborough | 7h10 | 8:25 Manchester | 2 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Market Harborough to Manchester.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Market Harborough to Manchester.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Market Harborough to Manchester
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Trains from Market Harborough to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 142 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 22:32 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains from Market Harborough to Manchester trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Market Harborough and Manchester from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Market Harborough to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Market Harborough to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Market Harborough and Manchester
Most Market Harborough to Manchester trains use the Market Harborough to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Market Harborough and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Market Harborough station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Market Harborough from Market Harborough city centre
Market Harborough train station facilities and services
Market Harborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Market Harborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Market Harborough.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Market Harborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Market Harborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Harborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, 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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Market Harborough arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly 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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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.
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