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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Leicester:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leicester costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 2h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $33 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 Manchester to Leicester
How to get from Manchester to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM3h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
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G008232:34 PM1h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$981One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G00998 · G008045:11 AM2h59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:10 AMLeicester station (LEI)$361One-way1 transfer
- W29850 · G007887:03 AM2h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:50 AMLeicester station (LEI)$411One-way1 transfer
- G01006 · G008098:25 AM2h45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:10 AMLeicester station (LEI)$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:10 AM3h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:50 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 AM3h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:05 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM3h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:00 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Leicester:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leicester costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express to go to Leicester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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