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Manchester to Leicester bus with National Express

Thu, 24 Apr
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

3 h 35 m

Average duration

4 h 14 m

Buses per day

18

Distance

119 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:303h35
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
14:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
£101One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
14:105h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
19:15Leicester
£161One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:505h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:55Leicester
£161One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:504h55
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
16:45Leicester
£161One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:505h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:00Leicester
£161One-way
1 change

Live departures

Manchester to Leicester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 24 April
Last updated at 23:49
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX421 · NX15001:45 Manchester, Coach Station
4h05
05:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX181 · NX183
Delayed
03:10 Manchester, Coach Station
4h40
16:05 16:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX24003:25 Manchester, Coach Station
6h10
09:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus05:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h10
11:00 Leicester1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h05
11:55 Leicester1 change
national_expressNX120 · NX15007:30 Manchester, Coach Station
4h25
11:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
3h35
13:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX121 · NX151
Delayed
16:30 10:30Manchester, Coach Station
4h55
15:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h55
15:45 Leicester1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX18311:40 Manchester, Coach Station
4h25
16:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus13:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h05
18:15 Leicester1 change
national_expressNX121 · NX150
Delayed
16:30 13:30Manchester, Coach Station
4h55
18:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX19514:25 Manchester, Coach Station
5h45
20:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX120 · NX18017:45 Manchester, Coach Station
5h05
22:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX120 · NX77720:45 Manchester, Coach Station
4h45
01:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX422 · NX77722:40 Manchester, Coach Station
5h25
04:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX424 · NX77722:40 Manchester, Coach Station
5h25
04:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX172 · NX180
On time
22:59 Manchester, Coach Station
5h21
04:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Leicester

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Buses from Manchester to Leicester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
119 km
Average bus duration
3h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
2h 40m
First bus
08:30
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Manchester to Leicester

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus coaches will get you between Manchester and Leicester from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your 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 Manchester - Leicester 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.

National Express from Manchester to Leicester coach information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £16

FAQs: Manchester to Leicester coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Leicester

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The major coach station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to Leicester.
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Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
The major coach station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) for your trip to Leicester from Manchester.

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