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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Trafford is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Trafford is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Trafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Ashburton Road West via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Trafford?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Parkway via Sheffield, Piccadilly and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Leicester to Trafford?

The distance between Leicester and Trafford is 112 miles. The road distance is 92.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Trafford without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Leicester to Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Trafford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Trafford train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Trafford?

The best way to get from Leicester to Trafford is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Leicester to Trafford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Trafford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Trafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Trafford is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Leicester to Trafford.

Where can I stay near Trafford?

There are 3755+ hotels available in Trafford.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Trafford 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 44m
£34–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
4h 43m
£9–16
Drive 91.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Traffordcar 91.6 mi
2h 2m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 46m
£52–145
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4h 58m
£35–49

Leicester to Trafford by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Trafford.

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Distance: 111.5 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Parkway via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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