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Manchester to Leicester bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Dec 02

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
10:30AM3h50
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
02:20PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
06:40PM2h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:20PMLeicester
$281One-way
0 transfers

Manchester to Leicester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, December 2
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
10:30AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3h50 02:20PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
06:40PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2h40 09:20PM Leicester0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Manchester to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Dec 02

Fastest Journey

2 h 40 m

Average

3 h 15 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

119 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Manchester for Leicester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
06:40PM2h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:20PMLeicester
$281One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
10:30AM3h50
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
02:20PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$131One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Leicester

Buses from Manchester to Leicester run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
73 miles (119 km)
Average bus duration
3h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
$10 (€8)
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
2h 40m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from Manchester to Leicester

Travel from Manchester to Leicester from $9 (€8) with Omio’s bus partners National Express, FlixBus and Megabus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Manchester to Leicester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Manchester to Leicester bus information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $20

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Leicester

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Leicester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Leicester.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Leicester can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester to Leicester is $18 (€16); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Leicester bus travel time is 2 h 40 min   for the 74 mile (119 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 12: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 11: 55 PM.
Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day from Manchester to Leicester with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Manchester to Leicester, you can count on National Express, FlixBus or Megabus for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service to Leicester from Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), located 3.9 miles (6.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Leicester from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Manchester to Leicester is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Leicester including taking a train or bus.

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Leicester

Manchester
Leicester
The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to Leicester.
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  • 05:00-23:30
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  • Free Wi-Fi
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  • Available outside the interchange.
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  • Elevators, ramps
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  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135
  • Tram: Metrolink
The major bus station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station for your trip to Leicester from Manchester.
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)

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