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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 119 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m 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.
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How to get from Leicester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Manchester.
There are 2 travel options from Leicester to Manchester: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Manchester is a coach with an average price of €8.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Manchester:
A coach is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Manchester costing on average €26.
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Leicester is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 43 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Getting to Manchester by coach takes 2 h 35 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 119 km from Leicester to Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Manchester is:
- 11 coaches a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leicester to Manchester as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Leicester to Manchester:
- Coaches from Leicester to Manchester most often leave from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leicester to Manchester:
- You can take a coach from Leicester to Manchester with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus or Arriva Midlands. Cheap tickets can be found for €8 with FlixBus from Leicester to Manchester.
- You can go to Manchester from Leicester by train with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country or east_midlands_trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for €26 with Northern Rail (3) from Leicester to Manchester on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Leicester to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct coach per day to take to Manchester with FlixBus.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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