First train | 04:48 | |
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Last train | 02:06 | |
Departure station | Leicester | |
Arrival station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
Journey time | From 1h 42m | |
Distance | 74 miles (120 km) | |
Frequency | 107 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £11.20 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Thinking about taking the train from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly by train? You've come to the right place!
The train from Leicester to Manchester usually takes around 3 hours and 57 minutes but can take just 1 hour and 55 minutes on the fastest services. There are no direct services on this route, so you'll have to make one quick change along the way, usually in Sheffield or Birmingham.
The quickest routes involve a change at Sheffield, first on an East Midlands Railway (EMR) from Leicester, then a TransPennine Express or Northern service at Sheffield onto Manchester. The other option is to hop on a CrossCountry service from Leicester to Birmingham, then change there to head up to Manchester instead. Whichever train you travel on, you'll enjoy free WiFi and comfortable seating as standard.
Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly with us today. Keep reading for more information, including FAQs about the journey and money-saving tips like using a Railcard or travelling Off-Peak.
The average journey time by train between Leicester and Manchester Piccadilly is 3 hours and 47 minutes, with around 107 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly can start from as little as £11.20 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly. Travelling from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly leaves at 04:48. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly leaves at 02:06. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly cover a distance of around 74 miles (120 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester.
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