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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Central is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Central is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Manchester Central?

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 Central?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Manchester Central. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Leicester to Manchester Central?

The distance between Leicester and Manchester Central is 106 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester Central without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Leicester to Manchester Central, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Manchester Central?

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester Central is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Leicester to Manchester Central bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Manchester Central train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Manchester Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Manchester Central is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Leicester to Manchester Central.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester Central?

There are 3640+ hotels available in Manchester Central.

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

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

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Train
best
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 38m
£40–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
3h 59m
£13–21
Drive 90.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Manchester Centralcar 90.3 mi
2h 6m
£22–32
Train via Sheffield
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 39m
£49–84
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 36m
£26–60

Leicester to Manchester Central by bus and foot

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Distance: 105.6 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Manchester Central via Nuneaton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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