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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
East Midlands Railway
C42386
09:09AM2h49
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:58AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Cross Country
C79565
09:27AM2h43
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:10PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Cross Country
C79561
08:26AM3h22
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:48AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Northern Rail
G35933
09:31AM3h09
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:40PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
East Midlands Railway
C42392
10:14AM2h44
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:58PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer

Manchester to Leicester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 6
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
East Midlands Railway
C42380
08:12AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2h18 10:30AM Leicester station (LEI)1 transfer
Cross Country
C79561
08:26AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3h22 11:48AM Leicester station (LEI)1 transfer
East Midlands Railway
C42386
09:09AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2h49 11:58AM Leicester station (LEI)1 transfer
Cross Country
C79565
09:27AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2h43 12:10PM Leicester station (LEI)1 transfer
Northern Rail
G35933
09:31AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3h09 12:40PM Leicester station (LEI)2 transfers
East Midlands Railway
C42392
10:14AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2h44 12:58PM Leicester station (LEI)1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Manchester to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Oct 06

Fastest Journey

2 h 18 m

Average

2 h 50 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

119 km

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

Fastest
East Midlands Railway
C42380
08:12AM2h18
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:30AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Cross Country
C79565
09:27AM2h43
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:10PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands Railway
C42392
10:14AM2h44
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:58PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands Railway
C42386
09:09AM2h49
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:58AMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail
G35933
09:31AM3h09
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:40PMLeicester station (LEI)
$1051One-way
2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Leicester

distanceDistance74 miles (119 km)
durationAverage train duration1 h 35 min
priceAverage train ticket price$71 (€61)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains

Trains from Manchester to Leicester cover the 74 miles (119 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 35 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $71 (€61), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $32 (€28).

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 $21 (€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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. 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: $41

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Leicester

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Leicester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Leicester can start from as little as $32 (€28) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Leicester is $71 (€61); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Manchester to Leicester is 1 h 35 min   to travel the 74 mile (119 km) long trip, with around there are 25 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 4: 46 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 7: 43 PM.
There are 25 trains a day from Manchester to Leicester which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Leicester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Leicester.
When taking a train from Manchester to Leicester, you can count on East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Leicester from Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 43 PM.
A day trip to Leicester from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Leicester by train is January.
You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Leicester 2 different ways: train or bus.

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