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 - £24 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 7m 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 Raby Street and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

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 Piccadilly and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Leicester is 107 miles. The road distance is 87.8 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 which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

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

Greater Manchester to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Leicester train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Leicester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Greater Manchester to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Leicester.

Greater Manchester to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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 / ...
2h 52m
£42–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 15m
£15–24
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
4h 7m
£24–59
Drive 87.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Leicestercar 87.3 mi
2h 7m
£22–31
Train via Nottingham
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 52m
£56–88

Greater Manchester to Leicester by bus and train

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, and Nuneaton in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 7m.

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