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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Leicester
Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Leicester.
There are 2 options to travel to Leicester from Manchester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leicester from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Leicester:
A bus is $19 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $29 (€26) from Manchester to Leicester.
The quickest way to travel to Leicester from Manchester is by train, which takes on average 1 h 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 40 min on average.
The Manchester to Leicester distance is around 74 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Leicester is:
- 10 buses per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Manchester to Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Leicester:
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Leicester:
- You can travel by bus to Leicester from Manchester with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus, and you can find FlixBus Manchester to Leicester tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
- You can travel from Manchester to Leicester by train with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country or east_midlands_trains. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $29 (€26) with CrossCountry from Manchester to Leicester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Leicester with FlixBus.
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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