Leicester to Manchester Central Trains

Leicester to Manchester Central trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Manchester Central takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. 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 25m
Duration: 109 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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2h 38m

£49–84

Leicester to Manchester Central train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Manchester Central. 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 Central at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

9:10 PM → 11:12 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
11:37 PM → 6:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 32m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:09 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:09 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:09 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:09 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:09 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:09 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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