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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Victoria is to bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Manchester Victoria is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Manchester Victoria?

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 Victoria?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Victoria via Sheffield and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Leicester to Manchester Victoria?

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

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester Victoria without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Leicester to Manchester Victoria, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Manchester Victoria?

The best way to get from Leicester to Manchester Victoria is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Leicester to Manchester Victoria bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Manchester Victoria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Manchester Victoria?

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester Victoria?

There are 3603+ hotels available in Manchester Victoria.

Leicester to Manchester Victoria - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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 29m
£49–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
3h 45m
£12–20
Drive 88.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Manchester Victoriacar 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 38m
£39–63
Bus via Coop Live
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coop Livebus Mc4
4h 18m
£21–49

Leicester to Manchester Victoria by train and tram

232Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.2 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Victoria via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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