Bus from Leicester to Manchester: Compare prices and save money

Facts about the coach from Leicester to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express, megabus and FlixBus that travel daily 16 times by bus from Leicester to Manchester in one click and book your bus ticket from Leicester to Manchester starting from £6.99!

Cheapest Bus	£6.99
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Coach	02:30
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	16 Ø
Distance	119.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express, megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Manchester

Every day, 16 buses from 3 coach companies leave Leicester for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a coach ticket for this route, starting from 02/12/2023 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/11

£19

Tuesday 28/11

£14

Wednesday 29/11

£14

Thursday 30/11

£21

Friday 01/12

£24

Saturday 02/12

£11

Sunday 03/12

£16

Monday 04/12

£14

Tuesday 05/12

£7

Wednesday 06/12

£7

Thursday 07/12

£7

Friday 08/12

£9

Saturday 09/12

£14

Sunday 10/12

£11

Monday 11/12

£7

Tuesday 12/12

£7

Wednesday 13/12

£7

Thursday 14/12

£11

Friday 15/12

£17

Saturday 16/12

£9

Sunday 17/12

£11

Monday 18/12

£14

Tuesday 19/12

£7

Wednesday 20/12

Thursday 21/12

£16

Friday 22/12

£17

Saturday 23/12

£21

Sunday 24/12

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The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £7.00, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.00.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Manchester, with £7.00. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.00.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leicester to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Leicester to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Leicester to Manchester are also emptier.

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express, megabus or FlixBus for the next days.

FlixBus

2h 35m

14:15

Leicester
Fosse Park

16:50

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £6.99
National Express

4h 15m

17:10

Leicester
St. Margaret's Bus Station

21:25

Manchester
Coach Station

Economy

from £9.30
FlixBus

2h 35m

14:15

Leicester
Fosse Park

16:50

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £13.99
megabus

5h 50m

02:30

Leicester
Fosse Park

08:20

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £15.88
FlixBus

4h 55m

11:45

Leicester
Fosse Park

16:40

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £15.98
megabus

4h 25m

10:45

Leicester
Fosse Park

15:10

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £18.10
National Express

4h 15m

08:10

Leicester
St. Margaret's Bus Station

12:25

Manchester
Coach Station

Economy

from £18.80
megabus

5h 50m

02:30

Leicester
Fosse Park

08:20

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £19.05
National Express

4h 35m

09:50

Leicester
St. Margaret's Bus Station

14:25

Manchester
Coach Station

Economy

from £19.80
National Express

4h 45m

05:25

Leicester
St. Margaret's Bus Station

10:10

Manchester
Coach Station

Economy

from £20.20
National Express

6h 10m

03:30

Leicester
St. Margaret's Bus Station

09:40

Manchester
Coach Station

Economy

from £20.70
FlixBus

2h 35m

14:15

Leicester
Fosse Park

16:50

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £25.99
megabus

4h 50m

17:30

Leicester
Fosse Park

22:20

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £42.02
megabus

4h 25m

10:45

Leicester
Fosse Park

15:10

Manchester
Shudehill Interchange

Economy

from £42.11

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Leicester to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Leicester and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 39 coaches from Leicester to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Manchester, with 19 offers.

Beloved coach companies from Leicester to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Leicester to Manchester from our users.

megabus from Leicester to Manchester

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Leicester to Manchester:

Cheapest Price	£15.88
Fastest Coach	4h 25m
Earliest Coach	02:30
Last Coach	17:30
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	01/12/2023

Find out more on our megabus page.

National Express from Leicester to Manchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Manchester:

Cheapest Price	£9.30
Fastest Coach	4h 5m
Earliest Coach	03:30
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	01/12/2023

Find out more on our National Express page.

FlixBus from Leicester to Manchester

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Leicester to Manchester:

Cheapest Price	£6.99
Fastest Coach	2h 35m
Earliest Coach	11:45
Last Coach	14:15
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	01/12/2023

Find out more on our FlixBus page.

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Manchester

In the map below you can see, where to find all bus stations in Leicester and Manchester.

Braunstone

Narborough Rd ,

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77,

Fosse Park

Everard Way 7,

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St 77,

Abberton Road

Arena

New Bridge St ,

Audenshaw

Castlefield

Liverpool Rd 43,

Central Park

Chorlton

Clayton Hall

Coach Station

Chorlton St 14,

Cornbrook

Crumpsall

Deansgate

Great Bridgewater St 56,

Edge Lane

Etihad Stadium

Alan Turing Way 2002,

Firswood

Holt Town

Miles Platting

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd ,

Old Trafford Stadium

United Road ,

Park Road Bus Stop

Princess Road

Princess Road ,

Ridgewood Avenue

Sackville Street

Portland St 55,

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill ,

Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop

Corporation St ,

St Werburgh's Road

Swinton Station

Three Arrows

Trafford Centre

Regent Rd 157,

Victoria Station

Wythenshawe Interchange

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Leicester to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Leicester - Manchester? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leicester to Manchester bus

How much does a Leicester Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester Manchester bus trip is available from £6.99 and takes 2h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leicester to Manchester?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6.99 to £42.11. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

How many connections are available for the Leicester Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Manchester is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Manchester is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25.99. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Leicester at 02:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leicester to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Leicester at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leicester Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to Manchester can travel with National Express, megabus and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, megabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Leicester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leicester Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leicester Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leicester to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leicester to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Leicester to Manchester

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Leicester to Manchester for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Leicester to Manchester for the next days.

CrossCountry

2h 41m

05:48

Leicester
Central Station

08:29

Manchester
Piccadilly Station

Economy

from £20.10
East Midlands Railway

2h 47m

05:48

Leicester
Central Station

08:35

Manchester
Piccadilly Station

Economy

from £23.80
East Midlands Railway

2h 29m

06:37

Leicester
Central Station

09:06

Manchester
Piccadilly Station

First Class

from £45.00
CrossCountry

2h 41m

05:48

Leicester
Central Station

08:29

Manchester
Piccadilly Station

First Class

from £73.90

Cheap carpooling from Leicester to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest carpooling offers from the schedule from Leicester to Manchester for the next days.

BlaBlaCar

3h 50m

14:20

Leicester

18:10

Manchester

Economy

from £24.50

More bus routes from Leicester and Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes from Leicester and from Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!