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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Manchester:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Manchester costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 26m by car). Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Manchester
How to get from Leicester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:10 PM 3h40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 7:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:10 PM 3h40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 7:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C21758+
W847277:10 PM 1h55 Leicester station (LEI) 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
G00982 · G009016:50 PM 2h39 Leicester station (LEI) 9:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €20 1 One-way 1 transfer- C21758 · C04395
7:10 PM 2h25 Leicester station (LEI) 9:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer - W70998+W84720
5:40 PM 2h25 Leicester station (LEI) 8:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
1:10 PM 3h40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 4:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:00 AM 3h40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 9:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:05 AM 4h05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Manchester:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Manchester costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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