Bus Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leicester: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Leicester

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

today

$19

tomorrow

$14

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

Thursday

$15

Friday

$14

Saturday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	6:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:00 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	4h 40m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:15 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:35:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:20 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:50:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	4h 0m	8:55 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:55 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	5h 40m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:55 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	4h 45m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	4h 15m	4:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:50 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	4h 25m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:30 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:20 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	7:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:55 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	4h 5m	3:20 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	4h 25m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:30 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:20 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:50:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	4h 45m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 45m	11:40 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:40:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	4h 5m	3:20 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:20 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	5h 40m	6:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:00 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:20:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	4h 40m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:15 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 5m	8:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:55 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	4h 15m	3:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:15 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 40m	11:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 11:45:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	4h 25m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	1:30 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:50 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	4:20 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:50:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 0m	8:55 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	12:55 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 8:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	3h 50m	3:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 3:35:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	4h 20m	4:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:55 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 4:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 20m	7:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	11:50 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	4h 30m	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	2:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 10:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Leicester

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Leicester. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 buses from Manchester Airport to Leicester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Leicester, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Leicester starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	68.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Leicester

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$21

Monday 07/27

$14

Tuesday 07/28

$14

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$17

Friday 07/31

$14

Saturday 08/01

$21

Sunday 08/02

$21

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$14

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$14

Friday 08/07

$14

Saturday 08/08

$17

Sunday 08/09

$19

Monday 08/10

$19

Tuesday 08/11

$17

Wednesday 08/12

$17

Thursday 08/13

$13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Leicester

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

With a price starting from $13, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Leicester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Leicester, with $13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Leicester

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 Manchester Airport to Leicester 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 Manchester Airport to Leicester, 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 Manchester Airport to Leicester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester Airport to Leicester

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

FlixBus from Manchester Airport to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Last Bus	10:50 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Leicester

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

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Leicester bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Leicester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 5h 25m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $27. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Leicester.

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

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Leicester bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 3h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Manchester Airport to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from Manchester Airport starts at 6:20 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 shuttle from Manchester Airport to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Leicester starts at 11:40 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 Manchester Airport Leicester route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester Airport to Leicester, passengers can travel with National Express 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 Manchester Airport and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and Leicester 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport to Leicester 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 Manchester Airport Leicester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport Leicester 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 shuttle from Manchester Airport to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Leicester

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