How to get from Manchester to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 74 miles (119 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $10 (€9) • 4 h 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 74 miles (119 km) by bus to Leicester from Manchester. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Manchester to Leicester.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $11 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Manchester and Leicester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
You can go from Manchester to Leicester by bus.
A bus is the fastest way to get to Leicester from Manchester with an average travel time for this route around 4 h 55 min.
Leicester is approximately 74 miles (119 km) away from Manchester.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Leicester:
The following travel company offer services from Manchester to Leicester:
Yes, there is a direct service from Manchester to Leicester:
Direct services to Leicester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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