There are 4 ways to get from Loughborough University to Manchester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Sheffield
best- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 59m£37–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
5h 4m£12–19Drive 75.7 mi
- Drive from Loughborough University to Manchestercar 75.7 mi
2h 1m£19–27Train
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 36m£43–67
Loughborough University to Manchester by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough University to Manchester is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough University to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough University to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Student's Union and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Railway Station and Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough University to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Loughborough University and Manchester is 98 miles. The road distance is 76.2 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough University to Manchester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Loughborough University to Manchester, including transfers.
Loughborough University to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Loughborough University to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
The best way to get from Loughborough University to Manchester is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Loughborough University, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Loughborough University to Manchester Piccadilly via Student's Union, Railway Station, Loughborough (Leics), and Sheffield in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Loughborough University to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Loughborough University to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough University to Manchester is 76 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Loughborough University to Manchester.
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