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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leicester to Manchester

Composite routes from Leicester to Manchester

Cheapest
2 h
Car
171 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:
service@flixbus.com
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

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 Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$50.63
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$37.97

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:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$75.95
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.77–$63.29

Questions and Answers

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 $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 3h 50m.

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 1h 59m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Manchester?

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

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 Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Leicester to Manchester?

The distance between Leicester and Manchester is 168 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.

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 which takes 2h 12m and costs $59.78 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m 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 Margarets bus station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leicester to Manchester?

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $59.78 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 3h 50m. There are no good options to fly between Leicester to Manchester.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Manchester is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m 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?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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