Leicester to Manchester trains

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The average train between Leicester and Manchester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. 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 18m
Duration: 108 mi
Distance: £60
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 15m

£48–83

Leicester to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

11:37 PM → 5:05 AM
Arrives next day
5h 28m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:05 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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