Bus Tickets from Leicester to Manchester

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Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Leicester St Margarets bus station
ShudehillCheapest
Flixbus
Leicester St Margarets bus station
ShudehillFastest
Flixbus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
ShudehillNo tags
Flixbus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Manchester AirportNo tags
Flixbus
Leicester (Fosse Park)
Manchester AirportNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Manchester

Bus
Average PriceUS$13 - US$114Average Duration7h 35m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$36 - US$210Average Duration2h 39m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$15 - US$25Average Duration1h 50m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Leicester to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Leicester to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$22
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 35m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure3:30am
Distance120 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Leicester to Manchester Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Manchester from Leicester, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Leicester - Manchester

  1. What is the travel distance from Leicester to Manchester?

    It's about 120 km (75 miles) from Leicester to Manchester.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Manchester?

    Buses departing from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station in Leicester will take you to Manchester Airport in Manchester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-09
US$61
10-10
US$62
Today
US$18
10-12
US$23
10-13
US$11
10-14
US$10
10-15
US$10
10-16
US$9
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leicester to Manchester was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of US$9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$62 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9 which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Leicester to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Leicester to Manchester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Leicester to Manchester.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Leicester to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Leicester by bus?

Bus from Manchester to Leicester

You can also go to Manchester by train

Train from Leicester to Manchester

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