What is the cheapest way to get from Bury to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Leicester is to line 163 bus and bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Bury to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bury Interchange and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Bury to Leicester?

The distance between Bury and Leicester is 118 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bury to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Bury to Leicester without a car is to tram and train via Sheffield which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Bury to Leicester?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Bury to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Leicester bus from?

Bury to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bury to Leicester train from?

Bury to Leicester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Bury station.

Where does the Bury to Leicester bus arrive?

Bury to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bury to Leicester train arrive?

Bury to Leicester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bury to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Leicester is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Bury to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

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There are 5 ways to get from Bury to Leicester by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3h 6m
£49–90
Line 163 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Rock to Hanover Streetbus 163
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 53m
£14–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
5h 46m
£26–62
Drive 101.3 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Leicestercar 101.3 mi
2h 21m
£25–36
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram Yellow Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 16m
£44–75

Bury to Leicester by bus

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Distance: 117.6 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Bury, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Bury Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 46m.

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