Leicester to Manchester Trains

Leicester to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Manchester takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 6m
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

2h 18m

£40–69

Leicester to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

4:18 PM → 6:19 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 7:19 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 8:19 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:18 PM → 9:19 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:05 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:02 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 2:19 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 3:19 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 28, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.