4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Leicester
Cheapest price on Sep 08
€27
Average ticket price on Sep 08
€66
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
1 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 08
39
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 €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Leicester without transferring at least once.
C21581 · W708346:43 PM2h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)€271One-way1 transfer
G01003 · G008067:25 AM2h48Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:13 AMLeicester station (LEI)€291One-way1 transfer- W29851 · G007877:03 AM2h49Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:52 AMLeicester station (LEI)€291One-way1 transfer
- C04365 · W707252:43 PM2h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€411One-way1 transfer
- W29866 · G0078910:03 AM2h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)€431One-way1 transfer
W33902+G0081210:34 AM1h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€791One-way1 transfer- W34097+G0081411:34 AM1h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€791One-way1 transfer
- W33886+G008211:34 PM1h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€791One-way1 transfer
- C01289+G008242:34 PM1h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€791One-way1 transfer
- W33925+G0081812:34 PM1h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)€791One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 119 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leicester:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leicester costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Live departures
Manchester to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Leicester trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33953+G00805 | Delayed 5:29 AM 6:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 7:22 AM 7:22 AMLeicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34111+G00841 | Delayed 6:33 AM 7:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 8:17 AM 8:17 AMLeicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W33893+G00808 | Delayed 8:34 AM 9:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h37 | 10:13 AM 10:13 AMLeicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W33902+G00812 | Delayed 9:33 AM 10:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h36 | 11:11 AM 11:11 AMLeicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W33886+G00821 | Delayed 12:34 PM 1:34 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h36 | 2:18 PM 2:18 PMLeicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34066+G00830 | Delayed 3:34 PM 4:34 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h42 | 6:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
| W29851 · G00787 | 7:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h49 | 9:52 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01003 · G00806 | 7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h48 | 10:13 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34111+G00841 | 7:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 9:13 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04344 · C21663 | 7:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 10:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34104+G00806 | 8:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h39 | 10:13 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04347 · W70784 | 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 11:03 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04347 · W70694 | 8:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h27 | 11:10 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01144 · G66627 | 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h48 | 11:51 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W33893+G00808 | 9:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h37 | 11:11 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04350 · C21654 | 9:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 12:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29866 · G00789 | 10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h47 | 12:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01013 · G00814 | 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h45 | 1:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W33902+G00812 | 10:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h36 | 12:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04354 · W70796 | 10:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 1:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29871 · G00793 | 11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h49 | 1:52 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34097+G00814 | 11:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h36 | 1:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04357 · W70802 | 11:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 2:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29877 · G66638 | 12:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h48 | 2:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01022 · G00821 | 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h45 | 3:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W33925+G00818 | 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h36 | 2:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04359 · C21655 | 12:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 3:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29882 · G66640 | 1:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h48 | 3:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01024 · G00824 | 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h45 | 4:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W33886+G00821 | 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h36 | 3:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04363 · W70812 | 1:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 4:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C01289+G00824 | 2:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h36 | 4:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04365 · W70816 | 2:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 5:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04365 · W70725 | 2:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h27 | 5:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W29895 · G00828 | 3:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h51 | 5:54 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34255+G00826 | 3:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h38 | 5:12 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04368 · W70820 | 3:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h21 | 6:04 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| G01159 · G66649 | 4:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h49 | 6:52 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| W34066+G00830 | 4:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h42 | 6:16 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| C04372 · W70825 | 4:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h20 | 7:03 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Leicester
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Trains from Manchester to Leicester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Leicester
Most Manchester to Leicester trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Leicester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Leicester leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.
Which Leicester station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
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