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 £8 - £29 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 55m and costs £35 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, 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 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Leicester?

The distance between Manchester and Leicester is 105 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.

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 55m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m 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 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 55m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £29 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Leicester bus arrive?

Manchester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Margaret's 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 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m 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 971+ hotels available in Leicester.

Manchester to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Leicester 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NuneatonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to LeicesterBirmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 55m
£38–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Margaret's Bus StationUk079
3h 50m
£8–29
Drive 88.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Leicester88.1 mi
2h 13m
£22–31
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to SheffieldLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to LeicesterSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 20m
£17–69

Manchester to Leicester by train

117Weekly Trains

1h 55mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Leicester.

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route once a week.

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