What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £40 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester?

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Leicester is 105 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester bus from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester train from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester bus arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester train arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 57m
£41–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
3h 54m
£12–21
Drive 87.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicestercar 87.5 mi
2h 13m
£22–31
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 14m
£45–82
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
4h 24m
£25–61

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Leicester by train

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leicester via Nuneaton in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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