Leicester to Manchester Airport (MAN) Trains

Leicester to Manchester Airport (MAN) trains

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The average train between Leicester and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Manchester Airport (MAN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 48m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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2h 37m

£52–92

Leicester to Manchester Airport (MAN) train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 5:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:41 PM → 10:33 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:10 PM → 11:40 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
10:06 PM → 1:02 AM
Arrives next day
2h 55m • 2 changes
11:37 PM → 5:47 AM
Arrives next day
6h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
9:09 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

10:15 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:35 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 3:56 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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