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TodayApr 19
from $18
TomorrowApr 20
from $6
SunApr 21
from $17
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from $14
TueApr 23
from $6
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from $14
ThuApr 25
from $11
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Manchester - Shudehill
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Leicester - Leicester (Fosse Park)
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1:30PM
4h15m
5:45PM
Manchester - Coach Station
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Leicester - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
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11:30AM
4h40m
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Manchester - Coach Station
Leicester - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
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5:05PM
Manchester - Coach Station
Leicester - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
2:30PM
4h45m
7:15PM
Manchester - Coach Station
Leicester - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Bus Manchester to Leicester: Trip Overview

Bus Manchester to Leicester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$28
Average bus trip duration4h 40m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure2:45 AM
Distance70 miles (112 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Manchester to Leicester Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures9
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:45AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$7
Average Ticket Price$28
Minimum Trip Duration2h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h40m
Distance70 miles (112 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteInfobus, Megabus UK, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manchester - Leicester

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and sustainable way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Manchester to Leicester takes around 4h 40m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2h 55m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 75 miles (120 km) that separate the two cities.

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

About 9 buses travel this route daily, provided by Infobus, Megabus UK and FlixBus. The number of buses running from Manchester to Leicester may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Manchester to Leicester a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 2:45 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:59 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from Manchester to Leicester start their journey at Shudehill and wind up at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Manchester to Leicester by choosing to travel by bus. $6 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Leicester from Manchester.

The bus ticket costs $28 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $6 and $52, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from Manchester to Leicester is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Manchester and Leicester is about 5h 50m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Leicester before making your way back to Manchester.

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

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Leicester was searched and found on Apr 22, 2024 with a price of $7

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 $7 to $18 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 $7 which is on 2024-04-22.

Usually MEGB will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Manchester and Leicester!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Manchester to Leicester, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Manchester to Leicester will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Manchester to Leicester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Leicester to Manchester

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Train from Manchester to Leicester

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