First train | 4:48 am | |
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Last train | 1:53 am | |
Departure station | Leicester | |
Arrival station | Manchester | |
Journey time | From 1h 43m | |
Distance | 75 miles (120 km) | |
Frequency | 185 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $14.93 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
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The train from Leicester to Manchester usually takes 3 hours 27 minutes on average to travel 120 km, although the quickest services can take as little as 1 hour 43 minutes. You can expect to find 185 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren't any direct services running between Leicester and Manchester, you'll need to make 1 change on your way to Manchester.
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