The average train between Loughborough and Manchester takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough to 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 Loughborough and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Manchester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Loughborough to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Loughborough to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Loughborough and Manchester is 105.4 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 2h 4m.