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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 11
$563
Average ticket price on Sep 11
$563
Fastest journey on Sep 11
10 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
12 h 20 m
Trains on Sep 11
6
Distance
1017 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Manchester will cost around $563 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $563.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Manchester without transferring at least 3 times.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $169 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $169, while a flight costs an average of $640.
Distance: 631 miles (1017 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$640 Average price | $169 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 45m Average total duration 26h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Manchester:
A bus is $472 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Manchester costing on average $640 (€518).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:49 PM Leipzig | 18h30 | 11:19 AM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:58 PM Leipzig | 15h46 | 2:44 PM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, September 11 | |||||
![]() | 6:49 AM Leipzig | 11h30 | 6:19 PM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:49 AM Leipzig | 10h30 | 7:19 PM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Leipzig | 10h30 | 9:19 PM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 12:49 PM Leipzig | 11h50 | 12:39 AM Manchester | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Take a train from Leipzig to Manchester and enjoy the approximately 631 miles (1017 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 17:16.
Distance 631 miles (1017 km) |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 5:16 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Most Leipzig to Manchester trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to station pair. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
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