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How to get fromOld Trafford to Leicesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Old Trafford to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    3h
    £43–75
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    5h 9m
    £14–22
  3. Drive  90.5 mi

    1. Drive from Old Trafford to Leicestercar car 90.5 mi
    2h 6m
    £23–33
  4. Train

    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 / ...
    3h 7m
    £39–66
  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    5h 16m
    £22–37

Old Trafford to Leicester by foot, tram, and train

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Leicester, England?

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

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