Train Manchester to Leicester from £48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Leicester takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Leicester. 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
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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

1h 57m

£40–64

Manchester to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:50 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 8:10 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 9:10 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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