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Leicester to Manchester Central trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Manchester Central takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Manchester Central. 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 5m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 38m
£40–64

Leicester to Manchester Central train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Manchester Central. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Manchester Central at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 105.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Manchester Central, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Manchester Central via Nuneaton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 38m.

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