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How to get fromLeicester to Old Traffordby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Old Trafford by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Exchange Quaytram tram
    2h 56m
    £38–60
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    4h 16m
    £14–22
  3. Drive  90.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Old Traffordcar car 90.4 mi
    2h 3m
    £23–33
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 1m
    £44–70
  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 15m
    £25–38

Leicester to Old Trafford by train, bus, and foot

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leicester, England and Old Trafford, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Old Trafford via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, Oxford Road Station, and Matt Busby Way in around 3h 1m.

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