What is the travel distance from Leicester to Manchester?

It's about 120 km (75 miles) from Leicester to Manchester.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Manchester?

Buses departing from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station in Leicester will take you to Shudehill in Manchester.

Bus Leicester to Manchester from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	13h 25m	9:35pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	7:50pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	4:10pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 15m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	13h 25m	9:35pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 15m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	9:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	7:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

120 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $108	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $191	Average Duration2h 21m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Manchester?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Leicester to Manchester?
It's about 120 km (75 miles) from Leicester to Manchester.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Manchester?
Buses departing from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station in Leicester will take you to Shudehill in Manchester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$69

11-24

$19

Today

$18

11-26

$16

11-27

$20

11-28

$26

11-29

$17

11-30

$21

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $69 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-26.