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Trains from Manchester Stations to Leicester (LEI)

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26

train journeys
per day

74

miles (120 kms)

1hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

05:05 / 00:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Leicester is approximately 74 miles (120 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 39 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Leicester.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:05
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    07:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:55
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    07:53
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    08:17
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:35
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    09:13
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:40
    2 hrs 49 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    10:29
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:45
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    10:29
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    10:51
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    11:12
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    12:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:35
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    13:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    14:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:35
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    15:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:35
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    16:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:35
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    17:12
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:35
    1 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    18:16
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:35
    1 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    19:15
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:35
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    20:14
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:15
    2 hrs 1 change
    21:15
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:25
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    21:51
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:55
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    22:51
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Nuneaton station, Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Stations and Leicester

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:29.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Stations and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Stations & Leicester. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Manchester Stations and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.