How far is Manchester from Leicester by coach?

The journey from Leicester to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 75 miles (120 km).

Is there a way to reach Manchester from Leicester without a car?

The best way to go from Leicester to Manchester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Leicester to Manchester from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leicester to Manchester on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	9h 50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	CheapestFastest
National Express + Megabus	Bus	19:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	20h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	19:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	20h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Manchester on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	19:50	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	16:10	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	13h 25m	21:35	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Manchester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25	Leicester St Margarets bus station	9h 25m	19:50	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	16:10	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Manchester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	19:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Manchester on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25	Leicester St Margarets bus station	9h 25m	19:50	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	16:10	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	17:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 15m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Manchester on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	19:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Manchester on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	19:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Manchester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Leicester St Margarets bus station	3h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:25	Leicester (Fosse Park)	4h 55m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:05	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 10m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	08:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	11h 40m	19:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	8h	19:50	Shudehill	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

74 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £58	Average duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £159	Average duration2h 39m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £13	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
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leicester to Manchester

How far is Manchester from Leicester by coach?
The journey from Leicester to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 75 miles (120 km).
Is there a way to reach Manchester from Leicester without a car?
The best way to go from Leicester to Manchester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£11

25/11

£11

Today

£11

27/11

£13

28/11

£14

29/11

£11

30/11

£14

01/12

£8

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Manchester was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

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 £8 to £31 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 £8, which is on 2025-12-01.