Leicester to Manchester coach
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Bus times from Leicester to Manchester
Fastest Journey
4 h 20 m
Average
5 h 4 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
119 km
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Overview: Coach from Leicester to Manchester
 | Distance | 74 miles (119 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 2 h 40 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £9 (€10) |
 | Coach frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day |
 | Coach companies | National Express or Flixbus |
Coaches from Leicester to Manchester cover the 74 miles (119 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 40 min with our travel partners like National Express or Flixbus. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £9, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £6. Travellers depart most frequently from Leicester and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus Leicester to Manchester
For as little as £6 you can travel by coach to Manchester from Leicester with National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Leicester - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
- Average Price: £10
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
- Average Price: £6
Coaches from Leicester to Manchester
Passengers wishing to visit the Northern hub from Leicester have a wide range of option to choose from when travelling by coach. With 26 departures from Monday to Friday and 24 on Saturday and Sunday, the route can be completed in as little as three hours 20 minutes. Only two services per day are direct, though numerous indirect options are available with one change required in either Birmingham or Leeds.
Which coach companies travel from Leicester to Manchester?
All services, whether direct or indirect, are offered by National Express coaches. Coach travel is a greener way to travel and National Express has committed to emitting less carbon dioxide. On board the coach, passengers will find charging points for smartphones and laptops, WiFi and comfortable, spacious seating.
How long is the coach from Leicester to Manchester?
The journey time varies significantly depending on the route and service passengers opt for. The fastest direct service is just three hours 20 minutes. The longest indirect route is the overnight service leaving Leicester at just before midnight, taking eight hours ten minutes. On average, passengers can expect an indirect route to take between four hours 30 minutes and five hours 30 minutes to complete the 100-mile route.
How many coaches are there from Leicester to Manchester?
During the week, passengers can expect to choose from up to 26 departures. Two of these services are direct with most others requiring a change at either Birmingham or Leeds. During the weekend, service decreases slightly, though passengers can still expect at least 24 coach departures.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Leicester to Manchester?
Departure coach station: All coaches depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. Located on Gravel Street, the station is a short five minutes away from the city centre and just off the Leicester ring road. Leicester Railway Station is a 15-minute walk across town. Station facilities include a cafeteria, newsagents, ticket machines and toilets.
Arrival station:All coaches will terminate at Manchester Bus Station. Located in the city centre, it is accessible by bus, car, tram or on foot. The journey between Manchester Bus Station and Manchester's main railway station is quick and easy, just a seven-minute walk away. Manchester Bus Station has a seated waiting lounge, toilets, luggage storage, and food and drink options.
Travel Tips: Coach to Manchester from Leicester
When departing from Leicester, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester, Rail Station (Stand EE) and Leicester, Charles Street / Halford Street. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Arena and Manchester, Etihad Stadium.
Omio customers book a coach from Leicester to Manchester, Coach Station most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their coach most frequently from Leicester and travel around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the city centre to this coach station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Manchester, Coach Station and need to travel approximately 0.2 miles (343 m) from the coach station to the city centre in Manchester.
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