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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leicester (LEI)

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45

train journeys
per day

74

miles (119 kms)

1hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

05:05 / 00:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester is approximately 74 miles (119 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 31 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:05
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    07:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:55
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    07:53
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    08:17
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:24
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    08:52
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:12
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    09:29
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:25
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:03
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:15
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    10:13
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:25
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    10:51
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:43
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    11:03
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:15
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    11:12
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:25
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    11:51
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:43
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    12:03
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:15
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    12:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:43
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    13:02
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:15
    1 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    13:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:25
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    13:51
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:43
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    14:03
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:15
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    14:10
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:25
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    14:51
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Leicester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester

The travel time between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:53.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Piccadilly & Leicester. owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.