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Which bus from Leeds to Leicester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Leeds to Leicester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £10
tomorrow
from £5
Tuesday
from £6
Wednesday
from £6
Thursday
from £6
Friday
from £7
Saturday
from £6

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    04:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    09:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:15
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    17:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    19:15
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    07:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    10:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Leicester via Sheffield, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 15m
      0
      17:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      17:45
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      17:50
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      19:15
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    17:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    19:15
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    04:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    04:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    10:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:55
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    04:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    10:50
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:55
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 15m
    0
    17:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    19:15
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    20:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    04:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    06:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    09:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    20:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    23:55
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    04:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    23:55
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    04:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    09:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:15
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    18:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    14:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Leeds and Leicester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Leeds to Leicester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Leeds to Leicester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Leeds and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 30 coaches from Leeds to Leicester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Leeds and Leicester, with 20 offers.

All facts for Leeds to Leicester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 13 times by bus from Leeds to Leicester in one click. Book your Leeds to Leicester bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus £5
Fastest Bus 2h 0m
Earliest Coach 02:30
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 13 Ø
Distance 132.3 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leeds to Leicester?

Every day, 13 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leeds for Leicester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 17/03
Tuesday 18/03
Wednesday 19/03
Thursday 20/03
Friday 21/03
Saturday 22/03
Sunday 23/03
£10
Monday 24/03
£8
Tuesday 25/03
£8
Wednesday 26/03
£6
Thursday 27/03
£6
Friday 28/03
£7
Saturday 29/03
£10
Sunday 30/03
£14
Monday 31/03
£10
Tuesday 01/04
Wednesday 02/04
£8
Thursday 03/04
Friday 04/04
£10
Saturday 05/04
Sunday 06/04
£10
Monday 07/04
£7
Tuesday 08/04
£6
Wednesday 09/04
£10
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
£8
Saturday 12/04
£7
Sunday 13/04

The cheapest time to travel from Leeds to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leeds to Leicester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £5, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leeds to Leicester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leeds to Leicester, with £5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.

How to save money travelling from Leeds to Leicester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Leeds 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 coach from Leeds 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 coaches from Leeds to Leicester are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Leeds to Leicester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Leeds to Leicester timetable.

National Express from Leeds to Leicester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 2h 35m
Earliest Coach 02:30
Last Coach 18:00
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 22/03/2025

FlixBus from Leeds to Leicester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £5
Fastest Coach 2h 0m
Earliest Coach 04:25
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 22/03/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Leeds and Leicester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Leeds and Leicester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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 Leeds to Leicester? Compare all modes of transports from Leeds to Leicester.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Leeds to Leicester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Leeds to Leicester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Leeds to Leicester bus

How much does a Leeds Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leeds Leicester bus trip is available from £5 and takes 2h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £22. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Leicester.

How many connections are available for the Leeds Leicester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leeds to Leicester is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leicester from Leeds take?

The quickest coach from Leeds to Leicester is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £10. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leeds to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Leeds at 02:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leeds to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Leeds at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leeds Leicester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leeds to Leicester can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Leeds 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: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Leicester from Leeds?

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 bus for the Leeds Leicester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leeds 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 travelling 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 Leeds to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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