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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Manchester is to bus which costs £9 - £50 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Leicester to Manchester?

The distance between Leicester and Manchester is 108 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 15m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Leicester to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Manchester bus from?

Leicester to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Manchester train from?

Leicester to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Manchester?

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 15m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £50 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Leicester to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Manchester train arrive?

Leicester to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Manchester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Leicester to Manchester.

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

Book your Leicester to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Leicester to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester 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
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 15m
£48–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
3h 40m
£9–50
Drive 87.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Manchestercar 87.8 mi
2h 14m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 18m
£40–63
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 45m
£50–88

Leicester to Manchester by train

232Weekly Trains

2h 15mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Manchester.

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 3h 40m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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