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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 via Piccadilly Gardens

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    4h 20m
    £15–21
  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
    £43–70
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Co-op Livebus bus Mc4
    5h 22m
    £18–29

Leicester to Old Trafford by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–19 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.

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