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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€14

Average price

€27

Fastest journey

3 h 35 m

Average duration

4 h 26 m

Buses per day

Distance

119 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Leicester will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.

Fast buses

Of the 14 buses that leave Manchester for Leicester on Thu, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 119 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus

10:30AM3h35

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

02:05PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station

€141One-way

0 transfers

NX120 · NX777

09:45PM4h45

Manchester, Coach Station

02:30AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station

€251One-way

1 transfer

NX120 · NX150

08:30AM4h25

Manchester, Coach Station

12:55PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station

€271One-way

1 transfer

NX120 · NX180

06:45PM5h05

Manchester, Coach Station

11:50PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station

€281One-way

1 transfer

NX170 · NX183

03:25PM4h45

Manchester, Coach Station

08:10PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station

€291One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 119 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Bus	Train
€17 Average price Cheapest	€52 Average price
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to Leicester bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16

Last updated at 5:22 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX421 · NX150	Delayed 6:40 AM 1:45 AMManchester, Coach Station	4h05	5:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
NX170 · NX240	Delayed 11:35 AM 3:25 AMManchester, Coach Station	6h10	9:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	6:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	5h05	11:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)	1 transfer
NX120 · NX150	Delayed 10:15 AM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station	4h25	11:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus	9:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	3h35	1:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
NX121 · NX151	Delayed 12:30 PM 10:30 AMManchester, Coach Station	4h55	3:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	4h55	3:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	1:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	5h10	6:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)	1 transfer
NX121 · NX150	On time 1:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station	4h55	6:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
NX170 · NX183	On time 2:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station	4h45	7:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
NX120 · NX180	On time 5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h05	10:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
NX120 · NX777	On time 8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station	4h45	1:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
Thursday, July 17
NX181 · NX183	3:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station	4h40	7:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
NX170 · NX240	3:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station	6h10	9:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer
NX424 · NX777	On time 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h10	4:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Leicester

United Kingdom

Buses from Manchester to Leicester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

119 km

Average bus duration

3h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

€5

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

2h 40m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Manchester to Leicester

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus coaches will get you between Manchester and Leicester from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Manchester to Leicester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Manchester to Leicester coach information:

Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: €18

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Manchester to Leicester with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: €8
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Coach information from Manchester to Leicester with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: €47

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Leicester

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Leicester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Leicester.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Leicester can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Leicester is €19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Leicester coach travel time is 2 h 40 min for the 119 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 08: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 23: 40.

Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day from Manchester to Leicester with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from Manchester to Leicester, you can count on National Express, FlixBus or Megabus for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Leicester from Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, located 0.2 miles (368 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Leicester from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to Leicester is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Leicester including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Manchester to Leicester has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to Leicester.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Manchester to Leicester.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Manchester to Leicester, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to Leicester.

No, luggage for the coach from Manchester to Leicester needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Manchester to Leicester.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Manchester to Leicester.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Manchester to Leicester.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Manchester to Leicester.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Leicester

Manchester

Leicester

The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to Leicester.

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange Wifi