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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

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.

Y07450 · Y07052

08:43AM2h20

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:03AMLeicester station (LEI)

$751One-way

1 transfer

Y07452 · Y07058

09:43AM2h20

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:03PMLeicester station (LEI)

$751One-way

1 transfer

C27122+

Y07055

09:13AM2h18

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:31AMLeicester station (LEI)

$831One-way

1 transfer

C27128+

Y07049

08:13AM2h17

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:30AMLeicester station (LEI)

$831One-way

1 transfer

W09178+

C23327

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)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€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
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
W09155+C23325	On time 7:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h38	9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI)	1 transfer
Y07450 · Y07052	On time 7:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2h20	10:03 AM Leicester station (LEI)	1 transfer
W09178+C23327	On time 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h37	10:12 AM Leicester station (LEI)	1 transfer
Y07452 · Y07058	On time 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2h20	11:03 AM Leicester station (LEI)	1 transfer
Y04398+Y07061	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.

Trains

from $38

Buses

from $24

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Leicester

United Kingdom

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

Fastest train

1h 37m

First train

01:49

Last train

23:55

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

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Manchester to Leicester with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $90
Virgin Trains frequency: 7 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Manchester to Leicester train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: $58

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Leicester train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: $35

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Manchester to Leicester train information with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: $95

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.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Leicester can start from as little as $23 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Leicester is $62 (€50); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Leicester train travel time is 1 h 35 min for the 74 mile (119 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 4: 04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 11: 52 PM.

There are 7 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, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. 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.

For the best Manchester to Leicester train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Manchester to Leicester to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 52 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 to Leicester from Manchester 2 different ways: train or bus.