How to get from Rugby to Leicester

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What is the best way to travel from Rugby to Leicester?

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Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
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Daily departures
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£4
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£21
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What is the cheapest way to reach Leicester from Rugby?

You can reach Leicester with just £4 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £8
Saturday
from £8
Sunday
from £7
Monday
from £7
Tuesday
from £7
Wednesday
from £7
Thursday
from £4

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    01:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 7m
    0
    05:43
    Rugby
    Central Station
    06:50
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £21

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    02:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    03:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4

What are the fastest trips from Rugby to Leicester?

You can get to Leicester from Rugby in just 1h 5m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 10m
Saturday
from 1h 5m
Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
from 1h 10m
Tuesday
from 1h 10m
Wednesday
from 1h 10m
Thursday
from 1h 10m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    01:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 7m
    0
    05:43
    Rugby
    Central Station
    06:50
    Leicester
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £21

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    02:25
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    03:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    09:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    11:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    13:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    11:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    13:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    11:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    13:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    03:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    05:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    07:20
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    11:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    13:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Rugby to Leicester

What are the most popular stations in Rugby and Leicester?

In Rugby, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Stop or Church St, while in Leicester you will be arriving at Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Leicester from Rugby? With 5 connections between 1 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Rugby and Leicester, you can pay as low as £4 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Leicester in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Rugby and Leicester are National Express and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Rugby and Leicester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Wolston or to Oadby, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Rugby to Leicester?

The most popular companies between Rugby and Leicester, are National Express and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: West Midlands Trains

All you need to know when you travel from Rugby to Leicester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Rugby to Leicester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Rugby to Leicester

How can I reach Leicester from Rugby?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Leicester from Rugby.

How far is Leicester from Rugby?

The distance between Rugby and Leicester is 30.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Rugby and Leicester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 5 kgs, and a flight 8 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Rugby to Leicester?

You can get to Leicester with just £4 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Rugby to Leicester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Leicester in just 1h 5m with a Bus from National Express.

More routes to Rugby and to Leicester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Rugby and to Leicester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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