megabus8.33 kg CO₂
09:40Shudehill Interchange Shudehill
4h 45m
14:25Fosse Park Everard Way
direct
Manchester to Leicester Bus
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- Lowest price from $18.56
- Average duration 3h 35m
- Connections per day 28
- Distance 119 km
- CO₂ per person 11 kg
bus from Manchester to Leicester
The journey from Manchester to Leicester is about 119 km. On average a bus trip takes 3h 35m with 28 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $18.56 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 3h 35m |
| Connections per day | 28 |
| Lowest price | $18.56 |
| Highest price | $31.08 |
| First departure | 12:05 AM |
| Last departure | 11:59 PM |
| Distance | 119 km |
| Departure | Manchester |
| Arrival | Leicester |
| Travel operator | National Express, Flixbus National Express, Flixbus, FlixBus |
$14.75
National Express8.33 kg CO₂
14:07Manchester, Miles Platting
4h 43m
21:40Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
1 changes
National Express8.33 kg CO₂
23:10Manchester, Miles Platting
4h 30m
05:15Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
1 changes
National Express8.33 kg CO₂
23:40Manchester, Coach Station
4h 15m
05:35Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
1 changes
National Express8.33 kg CO₂
23:40Manchester, Coach Station
4h 15m
05:35Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
1 changes
National Express8.33 kg CO₂
23:40Coach Station Chorlton St
5h 55m
05:35St. Margaret''s Bus Station Gravel St
direct
Next departures from Manchester to Leicester
Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.
National Express $35.83
00:05 Manchester Airport, MAN
05:05 Leicester St. Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
02:45 Manchester, Coach Station
07:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
04:10 Manchester, Coach Station
08:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
04:25 Manchester, Coach Station
10:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
04:30 Manchester Airport, MAN
08:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $24.69
07:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
12:55 Leicester - Fosse Park
FlixBus $26.23
07:50 Shudehill
12:55 Leicester (Fosse Park)
National Express $33.15
08:40 Manchester, Coach Station
12:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
09:10 Manchester Airport, MAN
12:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $23.43
10:30 Shudehill
14:05 Leicester St Margarets bus station
FlixBus $22.03
10:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
14:05 Leicester Railway Station
National Express $28.34
11:30 Manchester, Coach Station
16:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $28.34
11:35 Manchester Airport
19:15 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $28.34
11:50 Shudehill
16:45 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $26.70
11:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
16:45 Leicester - Fosse Park
National Express $28.34
12:00 Manchester Airport, MAN
16:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $26.23
14:10 Shudehill
19:15 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $24.69
14:10 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
19:15 Leicester - Fosse Park
National Express $31.42
14:30 Manchester, Coach Station
19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $33.96
15:00 Manchester Airport, MAN
19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
15:25 Manchester, Coach Station
20:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $29.68
19:45 Manchester, Coach Station
23:50 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $33.82
20:15 Manchester Airport, MAN
23:50 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $32.22
21:45 Manchester, Coach Station
02:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
22:15 Manchester Airport, MAN
02:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
23:25 Manchester Airport, MAN
05:20 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
23:40 Manchester, Coach Station
05:05 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
00:05 Manchester Airport, MAN
05:05 Leicester St. Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
02:45 Manchester, Coach Station
07:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
04:10 Manchester, Coach Station
08:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
04:25 Manchester, Coach Station
10:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
04:30 Manchester Airport, MAN
08:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $24.69
07:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
12:55 Leicester - Fosse Park
FlixBus $26.23
07:50 Shudehill
12:55 Leicester (Fosse Park)
National Express $33.15
08:40 Manchester, Coach Station
12:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
09:10 Manchester Airport, MAN
12:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $23.43
10:30 Shudehill
14:05 Leicester St Margarets bus station
FlixBus $22.03
10:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
14:05 Leicester Railway Station
National Express $28.34
11:30 Manchester, Coach Station
16:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $28.34
11:35 Manchester Airport
19:15 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $28.34
11:50 Shudehill
16:45 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $26.70
11:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
16:45 Leicester - Fosse Park
National Express $28.34
12:00 Manchester Airport, MAN
16:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $26.23
14:10 Shudehill
19:15 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $24.69
14:10 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
19:15 Leicester - Fosse Park
National Express $31.42
14:30 Manchester, Coach Station
19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $33.96
15:00 Manchester Airport, MAN
19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
15:25 Manchester, Coach Station
20:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $29.68
19:45 Manchester, Coach Station
23:50 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $33.82
20:15 Manchester Airport, MAN
23:50 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $32.22
21:45 Manchester, Coach Station
02:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
22:15 Manchester Airport, MAN
02:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
23:25 Manchester Airport, MAN
05:20 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
23:40 Manchester, Coach Station
05:05 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
00:05 Manchester Airport, MAN
05:05 Leicester St. Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
02:45 Manchester, Coach Station
07:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
04:10 Manchester, Coach Station
08:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
04:25 Manchester, Coach Station
10:35 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
04:30 Manchester Airport, MAN
08:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $24.69
07:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
12:55 Leicester - Fosse Park
FlixBus $26.23
07:50 Shudehill
12:55 Leicester (Fosse Park)
National Express $33.15
08:40 Manchester, Coach Station
12:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
09:10 Manchester Airport, MAN
12:55 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $23.43
10:30 Shudehill
14:05 Leicester St Margarets bus station
FlixBus $22.03
10:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
14:05 Leicester Railway Station
National Express $28.34
11:30 Manchester, Coach Station
16:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $28.34
11:35 Manchester Airport
19:15 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $28.34
11:50 Shudehill
16:45 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $26.70
11:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
16:45 Leicester - Fosse Park
National Express $28.34
12:00 Manchester Airport, MAN
16:15 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
FlixBus $26.23
14:10 Shudehill
19:15 Leicester (Fosse Park)
FlixBus $24.69
14:10 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
19:15 Leicester - Fosse Park
National Express $31.42
14:30 Manchester, Coach Station
19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $33.96
15:00 Manchester Airport, MAN
19:25 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
15:25 Manchester, Coach Station
20:00 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $29.68
19:45 Manchester, Coach Station
23:50 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $33.82
20:15 Manchester Airport, MAN
23:50 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $32.22
21:45 Manchester, Coach Station
02:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
22:15 Manchester Airport, MAN
02:30 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $35.83
23:25 Manchester Airport, MAN
05:20 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
National Express $36.90
23:40 Manchester, Coach Station
05:05 Leicester, St.Margaret''s Bus Station
Carriers on this route
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FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.
National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise.
Facility description
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Facilities Description
Luggage
Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.
Accessibility
FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.
Food and drink
Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.
Power sockets
Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.
Bicycle
Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.
Wi-Fi
FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.
Entertainment portal
Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.
Luggage
National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.
Food and drink
Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.
Power sockets
USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.
Accessibility
Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 8.33kg
bus 8.92kg
flight 23.8kg
carpool 19.04kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Manchester to Leicester costs ≈ $26.54 (£19.85). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $18.56 (£13.88).
The cheapest ticket from Manchester to Leicester costs ≈ $18.56 (£13.88). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Manchester and Leicester are 119 km apart.
The journey from Manchester to Leicester takes about 3h 35m on average. The fastest option takes 2h 55m.
This route is served by 3 operators: National Express, Flixbus and FlixBus.
There are about 28 connections per day from Manchester to Leicester.
The first bus from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 12:05 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Manchester to Leicester leaves at 11:59 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs ≈ $18.56 (£13.88) but prices can change.
There are about 2 direct connections from Manchester to Leicester.
The shortest bus journey between Manchester and Leicester takes 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Manchester and Leicester.
The bus journey from Manchester to Leicester generates 11 kg of CO₂.