The average train between Leicester and University of Manchester takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to University of Manchester. 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 University of Manchester. 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 University of Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to University of Manchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at University of Manchester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Leicester to University of Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to University of Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Leicester to University of Manchester train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester and University of Manchester is 117.9 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to University of Manchester via Nuneaton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 39m.