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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, CrossCountry or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $21
tomorrow
from $13
Tuesday
from $10
Wednesday
from $9
Thursday
from $9
Friday
from $12
Saturday
from $11

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    3:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • CrossCountry
    2h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    12:05 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    $92
  • CrossCountry
    2h 42m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    1:02 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    $92
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Manchester via Nottingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 30m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      5:10 PM
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      8:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    9:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    9:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    5h 5m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    3:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    9:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    9:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 5m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    3:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    9:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    4:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    9:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $18
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • CrossCountry
    2h 9m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Leicester
    Central Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    $92

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Leicester to Manchester. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Leicester and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 42 buses from Leicester to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Manchester, with 14 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Leicester to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Leicester to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Manchester starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus $9
Fastest Bus 2h 9m
Earliest Bus 2:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 17 Ø
Distance 74.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to Manchester

Every day, 17 buses from 3 bus companies leave Leicester for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
$21
Monday 06/23
$13
Tuesday 06/24
$10
Wednesday 06/25
$9
Thursday 06/26
$15
Friday 06/27
$12
Saturday 06/28
$11
Sunday 06/29
$20
Monday 06/30
$10
Tuesday 07/01
$9
Wednesday 07/02
$10
Thursday 07/03
$14
Friday 07/04
$9
Saturday 07/05
$10
Sunday 07/06
$11
Monday 07/07
$14
Tuesday 07/08
Wednesday 07/09
$9
Thursday 07/10
$9
Friday 07/11
$12
Saturday 07/12
$10
Sunday 07/13
$14
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
$9
Wednesday 07/16
$14
Thursday 07/17
Friday 07/18
$14
Saturday 07/19

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 $9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leicester to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Manchester, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

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 bus 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 buses from Leicester to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Manchester

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

National Express from Leicester to Manchester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 4h 25m
Earliest Bus 2:40 AM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 6/22/2025

FlixBus from Leicester to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 3h 40m
Earliest Bus 10:05 AM
Last Bus 4:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 6/22/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Leicester - Manchester

National Express
Filipe Correia, 7/30/2024

As ever, VERY RELIABLE SERVICO

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leicester to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Leicester to Manchester bus

How much does a Leicester Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 3h 40m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $93. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Leicester to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Leicester to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leicester to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Leicester to Manchester is offered by CrossCountry and takes 2h 9m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $92. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Leicester starts at 2:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leicester to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for Manchester starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leicester Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Leicester to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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, CrossCountry and FlixBus.

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

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 Leicester Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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
Economy

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

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