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How to get fromManchester to M1 motorwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to M1 motorway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
    2h 13m
    £87–122
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    4h 39m
    £14–22
  3. Drive  80.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to M1 motorwaycar car 80.7 mi
    2h 1m
    £21–30
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
    3h 58m
    £41–62
  5. Bus via Co-op Live

    1. Take the bus from Co-op Live to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Mc4
    4h 54m
    £17–30

Manchester to M1 motorway by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and M1 motorway, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to M1 motorway via Nuneaton and Leicester in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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