What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester is to bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Leicester via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Leicester is 110 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Leicester bus from?

Greater Manchester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Leicester train from?

Greater Manchester to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Leicester bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Leicester train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Leicester is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Greater Manchester to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Leicester.

Greater Manchester to Leicester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 57m
£43–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 15m
£15–22
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Leicestercar 88.4 mi
2h 5m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 10m
£39–64
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 53m
£49–75
Bus via Birmingham
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 52m
£23–38

Greater Manchester to Leicester by bus and train

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Distance: 109.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Leicester via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, 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.

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