The average bus between Old Trafford and Leicester takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Old Trafford 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 every 4 hours between Old Trafford and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Trafford is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Wharfside and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Old Trafford 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Trafford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Old Trafford station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Old Trafford to Leicester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Old Trafford to Leicester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Old Trafford and Leicester is 120 km. The road distance is 181 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.