The average train between Manchester and University of Leicester takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to University of 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 and University of Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into University of Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to University of Leicester. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at University of Leicester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Manchester to University of Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to University of Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Manchester to University of Leicester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Manchester and University of Leicester is 121.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to University of Leicester via Nuneaton and Leicester in around 2h 13m.