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Greater Manchester to Leicester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Leicester takes 4h 47m and the fastest bus takes 4h. 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.

4h 47m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Greater Manchester to Leicester bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Greater Manchester and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Leicester at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express4h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express4h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Raby Street to St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 4h 16m.

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