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How to get fromLeicestershire to Manchesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicestershire to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2h 58m
    £40–63
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    4h 54m
    £15–22
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Red Hill Circle to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3h 27m
    £31–56
  4. Drive  86.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leicestershire to Manchestercar car 86.4 mi
    2h 17m
    £22–32

Leicestershire to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leicestershire, Leicester, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Uxbridge Road to Manchester Piccadilly via Haymarket Bus Station, Charles Street, Rail Station, Leicester, and Nuneaton in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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