The average bus between Sale and Leicester takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sale 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 Sale and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale 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 Sale 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 5h 52m.
Sale to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Sale to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Sale and Leicester is 118.4 km. The road distance is 145 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.