The average train between Leicester and Manchester Arena takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Manchester Arena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Manchester Arena. 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 Arena at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Manchester Arena. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Manchester Arena station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Leicester to Manchester Arena train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Manchester Arena train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Leicester to Manchester Arena train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Manchester Arena is 120.2 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Manchester Arena via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Victoria in around 2h 31m.