The average bus between Greater Manchester and Leicester takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Greater Manchester and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Greater Manchester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Greater Manchester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Leicester is 116.5 km. The road distance is 142 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.