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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Horton Road via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Leicester and Greater Manchester is 111 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

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

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

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

Leicester to Greater Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Leicester to Greater Manchester is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Leicester to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Leicester to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leicester to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Leicester to Greater Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Greater Manchester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Leicester to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3588+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 50m
£44–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
4h 16m
£15–21
Drive 87.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Greater Manchestercar 87.8 mi
2h 4m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 51m
£39–64
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 54m
£23–38

Leicester to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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Distance: 110.5 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Horton Road via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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