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Outbound fromManchester Piccadilly to Leicester by train
It takes an average of 3h 53m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester by train, over a distance of around 74 miles (120 km). There are normally 82 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester and tickets for this journey start from £11.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:52 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Leicester | |
| Journey time | From 1h 35m | |
| Distance | 74 miles (120 km) | |
| Frequency | 82 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £11.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester? Look no further.
You'll usually find 82 trains per day running between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester, which usually take 3 hours 53 minutes to complete the 74 miles (120 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 35 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Leicester by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester start from £11.40 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Leicester? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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