What is the travel distance from Leicester to Manchester?

Leicester and Manchester are 75 miles (120 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Manchester?

The majority of buses traveling from Leicester to Manchester start their journey at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and wind up at Shudehill. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Coronation Street The Tour, John Rylands Library, The Crystal Maze Live Experience, Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre and Chill Factore.

Bus Leicester to Manchester from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Manchester on November 20
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 21
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 22
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 November 23
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 November 24
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 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

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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 the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, 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$11 - $93	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $132	Average Duration2h 21m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $17	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Manchester?

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Manchester Airport

C - Coach Station

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Manchester by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$13

11/18

$12

Today

$12

11/20

$14

11/21

$18

11/22

$12

11/23

$18

11/24

$9

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $51 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-24.