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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 $23.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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$52 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Leicester
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Leicester:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leicester costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 13 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 bus and train 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 East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Leicester by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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