What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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 Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Leicester and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 108 miles. The road distance is 88.1 miles.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 15m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

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

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

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

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Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 15m
£49–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
3h 54m
£12–21
Drive 87.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 87.5 mi
2h 13m
£22–31
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 18m
£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 120 / ...
4h 25m
£26–66

Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train

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Distance: 107.5 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 2h 15m. 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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