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Best price £ 7.20
Journey duration 3 h 18 min
Connections per day 86
First departure 09:05
Last departure 00:59
Distance 89.5 mi

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Virail helps thousands of travelers plan their journeys every year. How? It's easy. Just enter the dates on which you plan to travel from London to Leicester. Our powerful engine will look at the data from thousands of travel providers, then show you all the available routes. You can choose to travel however you want. Decide on the type of transport you want to use, what time of day you'd like to set off and whether you'd like a direct journey or one with connections. When you've found your ideal route, Virail will redirect you to the web page of the provider. There, you can make your booking, then it's time to prepare for your trip.

How can I get the cheapest bus tickets to travel from London to Leicester?

On average, a bus ticket from London to Leicester will cost you £ 33.61. However, there may be cheaper alternatives available. Virail will show you the lowest prices available for your chosen travel dates, which could be as little as £ 2.19. If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest bus tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.

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Buses from London to Leicester

National Express National Express 11:55 – 18:30 Central Bus Station – Leicester Coach Station £ 43.81 6 h 35 min Direct
National Express National Express 11:30 – 14:20 Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Stn – Leicester Coach Station £ 54.58 2 h 50 min Direct
National Express National Express 16:00 – 19:05 Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Stn – Leicester Coach Station £ 54.58 3 h 5 min Direct
National Express National Express 20:15 – 23:00 Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Stn – Leicester Coach Station £ 54.58 2 h 45 min Direct

How long will it take me to travel from London to Leicester by bus?

In order to get from London to Leicester faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between London and Leicester will complete the journey in 1 h 30 min.On average, it will take you about 3 h 23 min to travel the 89.5 mi between London and Leicester.

When do the first and last departures from London to Leicester leave?

The first journey of the night departs from London at 23:13. If you prefer to travel later in that night, the last departure will leave at 00:59. Remember, these are the general times of journeys between London and Leicester. However, they are somewhat changeable as they may be affected by local events or holidays, peak seasons, or other factors. Always check your travel dates in advance to be on the safe side.

How many times a day do departures from London leave for Leicester?

The exact number of journeys from London to Leicester can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 58 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including Megabus, National Express and Eurolines CH. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 450 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from London to Leicester. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from London to Leicester varies, but in general, you can expect to find 45.5 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 12.5 journeys with one change or more.