What is the travel distance from Leicester to Manchester?

Leicester and Manchester are 75 miles (120 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Manchester?

The majority of buses traveling from Leicester to Manchester start their journey at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and wind up at Manchester Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Coronation Street The Tour, John Rylands Library, The Crystal Maze Live Experience, Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre and Chill Factore.

Bus Leicester to Manchester from $11 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 28

from $26

TomorrowJul 29

from $22

WedJul 30

from $16

ThuJul 31

from $15

FriAug 1

from $15

SatAug 2

SunAug 3

from $22

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 29 at 4:10pm
Departure city: Leicester
Departure location: Leicester St Margarets bus station
Arrival time: July 29 at 7:50pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 40m
Departure time: July 29 at 4:25pm
Departure city: Leicester
Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
Arrival time: July 29 at 9:20pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 55m
Departure time: July 29 at 10:05am
Departure city: Leicester
Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
Arrival time: July 29 at 4:15pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Airport
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: July 29 at 12:05pm
Departure city: Leicester
Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
Arrival time: July 29 at 8:25pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Manchester Airport
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 20m
Departure time: July 29 at 8:45am
Departure city: Leicester
Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
Arrival time: July 29 at 2:10pm
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 25m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Manchester.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $120	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$32 - $211	Average Duration2h 21m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $18	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Leicester to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Leicester to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22

Average bus trip duration7h 35m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance75 miles (120 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,767 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Leicester Manchester recent customer reviews

Good time keeping and safe driving and arrived safely on time 👍

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September 22, 2024

National Express

4/529,415 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,209 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Infobus

4/5473 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Leicester to Manchester Bus

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Bus service from Leicester to Manchester will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

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.

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Manchester?

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Stops in Manchester

A - Manchester Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Leicester - Manchester

What is the travel distance from Leicester to Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

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

Best price found

07/26

$43

07/27

$24

Today

$22

07/29

$19

07/30

$12

07/31

$11

08/01

$11

08/02

$11

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Manchester was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $43 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 $11 which is on 2025-08-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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.

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Bus from Leicester to Manchester

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Bus Leicester to Manchester: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Manchester?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Leicester - Manchester

What is the travel distance from Leicester to Manchester?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Manchester?

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Leicester by bus?

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Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

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