What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Salford?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Salford is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Salford?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Salford is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Salford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Salford. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Salford Shopping Centre via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Salford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Leicester to Salford?

The distance between Leicester and Salford is 105 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Salford without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Salford without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Salford?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Leicester to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Salford bus from?

Leicester to Salford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Salford train from?

Leicester to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Salford?

The best way to get from Leicester to Salford is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Leicester to Salford bus arrive?

Leicester to Salford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Salford train arrive?

Leicester to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Salford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Salford is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Leicester to Salford.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Salford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Salford?

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Where can I stay near Salford?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Salford 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 19m
£37–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
4h 3m
£15–21
Drive 92 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Salfordcar 92 mi
2h 9m
£23–33
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 51m
£44–72
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 27m
£21–36

Leicester to Salford by train

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Salford, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Manchester Piccadilly via Nuneaton in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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