How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Leicester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Leicester start from $16. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Leicester?

The average bus travel time from Manchester to Leicester is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 122 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Leicester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Manchester to Leicester?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Leicester at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Leicester?

A bus trip from Manchester to Leicester generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Manchester to Leicester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Leicester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Manchester to Leicester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Leicester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to Leicester from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Leicester on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	10h	9:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	10h	9:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Leicester on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Shudehill	4h 45m	3:15pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Shudehill	3h 35m	2:05pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Shudehill	5h 5m	12:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	16h 45m	9:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Shudehill	4h 45m	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Leicester on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Shudehill	3h 35m	2:05pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Shudehill	5h 5m	12:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	6h 10m	10:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Shudehill	4h 40m	4:30pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	6h 10m	10:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Leicester on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Shudehill	3h 35m	2:05pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Shudehill	5h 5m	12:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	6h 10m	10:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Shudehill	4h 40m	4:30pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	6h 10m	10:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Leicester on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Shudehill	3h 35m	2:05pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Shudehill	5h 5m	12:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	16h 45m	9:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Shudehill	4h 55m	4:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	16h 45m	9:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Leicester on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Shudehill	3h 35m	2:05pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Shudehill	5h 5m	12:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	16h 45m	9:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Shudehill	4h 55m	4:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	16h 45m	9:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Leicester on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Shudehill	3h 35m	2:05pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Shudehill	5h 5m	12:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	22h 45m	3:10am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Shudehill	4h 55m	4:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	22h 45m	3:10am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Leicester on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Shudehill	3h 35m	2:05pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Shudehill	5h 5m	12:55pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	16h 45m	9:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Shudehill	4h 55m	4:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Coach Station	16h 45m	9:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:34 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

120 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $131	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $298	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $26	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Leicester?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
Visit page
C
Manchester Airport
Visit page
D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
Visit page
B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,522 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Leicester by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Leicester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Leicester start from $16. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Leicester?
The average bus travel time from Manchester to Leicester is 7h 10m, covering a distance of 122 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Leicester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Manchester to Leicester?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Leicester at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Leicester?
A bus trip from Manchester to Leicester generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Manchester to Leicester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Leicester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Manchester to Leicester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Leicester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-02

$38

12-03

$42

Today

$43

12-05

$26

12-06

$26

12-07

$26

12-08

$19

12-09

$15

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Leicester was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $75 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-12-09.