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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Leicester

Composite routes from Manchester to Leicester

Cheapest
1 h 59 min
Car
169 km.
from $9
Other
3 h 50 min
Bus
119 km.
from €16.30
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

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

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$59.49
Train from Nottingham to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$39.24
Bus from Birmingham to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$40.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leicester is to bus which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margarets bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to Leicester?

The distance between Manchester and Leicester is 168 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Manchester to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leicester bus from?

Manchester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leicester train from?

Manchester to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Leicester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Leicester bus arrive?

Manchester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margarets bus station.

Where does the Manchester to Leicester train arrive?

Manchester to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Leicester is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Manchester to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Leicester?

Book your Manchester to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Leicester?

Book your Manchester to Leicester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 770+ hotels available in Leicester. Prices start at $58.05 per night.
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