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
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.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Leicester without transferring at least once.
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)
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€52 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 7:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h38 | 9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 10:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h37 | 10:12 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 11:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:48 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h41 | 11:29 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer |
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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 |
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.
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