Manchester to Leicester train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$75

Average price

$94

Fastest journey

1 h 37 m

Average duration

2 h 2 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

119 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Leicester will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Leicester without transferring at least once.

East Midlands TrainsY07450 · Y07052
08:43AM2h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:03AMLeicester station (LEI)
$751One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY07452 · Y07058
09:43AM2h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:03PMLeicester station (LEI)
$751One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC27122+East Midlands TrainsY07055
09:13AM2h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:31AMLeicester station (LEI)
$831One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC27128+East Midlands TrainsY07049
08:13AM2h17
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:30AMLeicester station (LEI)
$831One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW09178+CrossCountryC23327
09:35AM1h37
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:12AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 73 miles (119 km)

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Bus

€52

Average price

€17

Average price

Cheapest

2h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Trains

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to Leicester train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, July 15
Last updated at 3:14 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
avanti_west_coastW09155+cross_countryC23325
On time
7:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h38
9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
east_midlands_railwayY07450 · Y07052
On time
7:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h20
10:03 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW09178+cross_countryC23327
On time
8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h37
10:12 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
east_midlands_railwayY07452 · Y07058
On time
8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h20
11:03 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer
northern_railY04398+east_midlands_railwayY07061
On time
8:48 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2h41
11:29 AM Leicester station (LEI)
1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Leicester?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Leicester is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Leicester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Leicester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Leicester.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Leicester

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Trains from Manchester to Leicester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)
Distance
73 miles (119 km)
Average train duration
2h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
1h 37m
First train
01:49
Last train
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains from Manchester to Leicester trains

Buy your official East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Virgin Trains train tickets between Manchester and Leicester from $23 (€18) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Manchester to Leicester train information with East Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 8 min
  • Cheapest Price: $43

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