The average train between Manchester and Loughborough takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Loughborough. 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 and Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Loughborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Manchester to Loughborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Loughborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Loughborough (Leics) station.
Book your Manchester to Loughborough train tickets online with TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Loughborough is 105.4 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Loughborough (Leics) via Sheffield in around 2h 17m.