The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Leicester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leicester. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Leicester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leicester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Leicester is 111.2 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 2h 40m.