The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Loughborough
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Loughborough will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Loughborough without transferring at least once.
C04350 · C216719:43 AM2h48Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:31 PMLoughborough station (LBO)$351One-way1 transfer
C04347 · W706978:43 AM2h48Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:31 AMLoughborough station (LBO)$401One-way1 transfer
C04347 · W707848:43 AM2h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:52 AMLoughborough station (LBO)$451One-way1 transfer
C04350 · C216549:43 AM2h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:52 AMLoughborough station (LBO)$491One-way1 transfer
C04347 · W707848:43 AM2h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:52 AMLoughborough station (LBO)$451One-way1 transfer
C04350 · C216549:43 AM2h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:52 AMLoughborough station (LBO)$491One-way1 transfer
C04347 · W706978:43 AM2h48Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:31 AMLoughborough station (LBO)$401One-way1 transfer
C04350 · C216719:43 AM2h48Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:31 PMLoughborough station (LBO)$351One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Loughborough:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Loughborough costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Loughborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Loughborough trains for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04356 · W70780 | On time 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h16 | 3:00 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
C04356 · W70693 | On time 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h55 | 3:39 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
C04360 · W70786 | On time 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 3:59 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
C21808 · W70792 | On time 2:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h13 | 4:56 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
C04366 · C21681 | On time 3:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h17 | 6:00 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
C04369 · W70801 | On time 4:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h16 | 6:59 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
C04371 · W70805 | On time 5:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h17 | 8:00 PM Loughborough station (LBO) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Loughborough
Trains from Manchester to Loughborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Loughborough from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Loughborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Loughborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Loughborough
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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