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Leicester to Manchester Train Route Details
First train
05:48
Last train
23:43
Journey time
2h
Distance
75 miles
Price
$9.94*
What are the next train times from Leicester to Manchester?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Leicester to Manchester happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:48 Leicester | 08:29 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
06:38 Leicester | 09:05 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
06:48 Leicester | 09:29 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
07:08 Leicester | 09:19 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
07:08 Leicester | 09:59 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
07:34 Leicester | 09:59 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Manchester from Leicester this week
Fares from Leicester to Manchester usually average around $9.94, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!
*Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Leicester to Manchester
Travel during Off-Peak train times
To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
Season tickets for frequent travelers
Regular commuters traveling between Leicester and Manchester - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
Book in advance
Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Leicester to Manchester when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
Split Tickets discount
It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travelers
Anytime tickets
Providing total flexibility, Anytime tickets let you travel whenever you like on your chosen day. They're perfect for travelers who want freedom without worrying about peak or off-peak limitations.
Season tickets
Allowing unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, and annual options, you can save approximately 1/3 on train fares
Return train tickets
Allows travel for both the outbound and return legs of your journey on the same route
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