The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Leicester
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Buses per day
93
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Leicester will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $9.
Of the 93 buses that leave London for Leicester every day 93 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for London to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 143 km
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$11 Average Price Cheapest | $90 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
London to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Leicester coaches for today, Sunday, 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 2:10 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 2:35 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 2:10 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | Delayed 8:20 am 1:40 amLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 5:00 am 5:00 amLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 8:35 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | Delayed 8:20 am 6:30 amLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:20 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 6:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:10 am Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 8:35 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:55 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 9:30 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | Delayed 8:20 am 7:30 amLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:20 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 7:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:10 am Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 10:00 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 9:30 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 9:55 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 10:00 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 8:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 11:55 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:30 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 9:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:30 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 9:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:15 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 11:55 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 11:30 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 10:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:35 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 10:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 12:50 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 1:10 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 10:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:15 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 11:00 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 1:50 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 1:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 am London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 1:10 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 11:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 2:25 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 11:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 am London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 2:10 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 2:10 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 2:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 3:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 12:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 3:20 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 3:25 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 1:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 3:50 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 3:25 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 3:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 1:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:50 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 1:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 4:40 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 5:00 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 2:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 5:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 5:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 5:10 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 5:00 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 5:10 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 5:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 3:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 6:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 3:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 6:35 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 6:30 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 6:30 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 6:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 4:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 5:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:25 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:30 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 5:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:40 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 5:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:25 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 8:30 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 8:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 9:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 6:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 9:05 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 6:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 8:55 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:10 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 7:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 9:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 9:10 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 9:35 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 7:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 10:05 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 7:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 9:55 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 10:30 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 8:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:40 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 8:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 10:30 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 10:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 10:30 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 9:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 11:25 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 9:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:45 pm Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 11:50 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 9:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 11:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:15 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 11:50 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 12:20 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 12:15 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 10:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 12:55 am Leicester, Braunstone | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 pm London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 12:20 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 10:30 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 1:05 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 11:59 pm London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h56 | 2:55 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Leicester
Buses from London to Leicester run on average 54 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 53 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 143 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 143 km |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 54 |
Direct buses 53 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses, Metroline Travel from London to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between London to Leicester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses, Metroline Travel for as low as $6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Leicester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Golders Green Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. When arriving in Leicester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and Leicester, Braunstone.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, located away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Leicester, follow these tips:
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Leicester
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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