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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Arena is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Arena is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Manchester Arena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Manchester Arena?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Manchester Arena. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Victoria via Sheffield and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Leicester to Manchester Arena?

The distance between Leicester and Manchester Arena is 109 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester Arena without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 31m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Leicester to Manchester Arena, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Manchester Arena?

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester Arena is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 31m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Leicester to Manchester Arena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Manchester Arena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Manchester Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Manchester Arena is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Leicester to Manchester Arena.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Manchester Arena?

Book your Leicester to Manchester Arena train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Manchester Arena?

Book your Leicester to Manchester Arena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester Arena?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Manchester Arena 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 Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 31m
£50–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
3h 47m
£12–21
Drive 88.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Manchester Arenacar 88.3 mi
2h 15m
£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 39m
£40–69
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 43m
£26–60

Leicester to Manchester Arena by bus and foot

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Distance: 108.3 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Manchester Arena via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Victoria in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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