Trains tickets from Manchester to Leicester

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TodayMay 9
from $95
TomorrowMay 10
SunMay 11
from $61
MonMay 12
from $61
TueMay 13
from $49
WedMay 14
from $49
ThuMay 15
from $49
FriMay 16
from $61

Trains leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Leicester.

Bus
Average Price$7 - $73Average Duration5h 10m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$45 - $217Average Duration2h 20m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$12 - $23Average Duration1h 40m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Leicester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Leicester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$64
Average train trip duration2h 20m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:43am
Distance75 miles (120 km)
Latest train departure8:43pm

Manchester to Leicester Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/07
No data
05/08
$95
Today
$95
05/10
No data
05/11
$61
05/12
$61
05/13
$49
05/14
$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Leicester was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Leicester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $206 for a train ticket from Manchester to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-05-14.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Leicester you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Leicester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Manchester to Leicester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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