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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Leicester from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £12
tomorrow
from £12
Thursday
Friday
from £15
Saturday
Sunday
from £13
Monday
from £12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Leicester via London, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 5m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      18:25
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      20:25
      Leicester
      Braunstone
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 50m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Leicester via London, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 5m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      18:25
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      20:25
      Leicester
      Braunstone
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 50m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Leicester via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 5m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      18:25
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      20:25
      Leicester
      Braunstone
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Leicester via London, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 5m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      18:25
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      20:25
      Leicester
      Braunstone
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 35m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    10:00
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    20:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Leicester via London, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 5m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      17:40
      London
      Earl's Court
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      2h 0m
      0
      18:25
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      20:25
      Leicester
      Braunstone
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £2

Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Leicester

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Leicester are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Reading to Leicester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Reading and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 coaches from Reading to Leicester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Leicester, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Reading to Leicester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Reading to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Leicester starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 5h 15m
Earliest Coach 16:35
Latest Coach 16:35
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 131.5 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Leicester

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Reading for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 25/03/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
£12
Wednesday 26/03
£12
Thursday 27/03
Friday 28/03
£15
Saturday 29/03
Sunday 30/03
£13
Monday 31/03
£12
Tuesday 01/04
£11
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 03/04
Friday 04/04
Saturday 05/04
Sunday 06/04
Monday 07/04
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
Saturday 12/04
Sunday 13/04
Monday 14/04
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
Thursday 17/04
Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Leicester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Leicester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Leicester, with £12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading to Leicester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Leicester

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

FlixBus from Reading to Leicester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 5h 15m
Earliest Coach 16:35
Last Coach 16:35
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 23/03/2025

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Leicester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Reading and Leicester.

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Reading to Leicester bus

How much does a Reading - Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Reading - Leicester bus trip is available from £12 and takes 6h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Reading to Leicester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £22. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Reading to Leicester is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leicester from Reading take?

The quickest coach from Reading to Leicester is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Reading at 16:35. 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 Reading to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Reading at 16:35. 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 Reading - Leicester route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading 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.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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