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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leicester to Greater Manchester

Composite routes from Leicester to Greater Manchester

Cheapest
1 h 55 min
Car
166 km.
from $9
Other
2 h 46 min
Train, Bus
114 km.
Select a ticket
3 h 40 min
116 km.
from $83.76
4 h 51 min
116 km.
from $51.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Bee Network

Phone:
+44 161 244 1000
Website:
traveline.info
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Dagenham
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
Train from Nottingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Birmingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Nuneaton
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$41.77

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margarets bus station and arriving at Rusholme Centre via Victoria Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Leicester and Greater Manchester is 172 km. The road distance is 166 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester without a car is to train and line 147 bus which takes 2h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Greater Manchester bus from?

Leicester to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margarets bus station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $16.30 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $44.57 - $81.52 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Leicester to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Leicester to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Greater Manchester is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Leicester to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3275+ hotels available in Greater Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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