What is the best way to travel from York to Leicester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Leicester from York. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Leicester from York?
You can reach Leicester with just £13 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.
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National Express4h 59m016:11YorkCentral Station21:10LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 16:11:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
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National Express4h 45m016:10YorkCentral Station20:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 16:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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National Express4h 29m012:31YorkCentral Station17:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 12:31:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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National Express5h 13m022:12YorkCentral Station03:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express4h 45m016:10YorkCentral Station20:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 16:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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National Express4h 49m016:21YorkCentral Station21:10LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 16:21:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
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National Express6h 8m021:12YorkCentral Station03:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 21:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
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National Express4h 49m012:11YorkCentral Station17:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:11:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express4h 57m016:13YorkCentral Station21:10LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 16:13:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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National Express4h 34m012:31YorkCentral Station17:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 12:31:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 34m
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National Express5h 8m022:12YorkCentral Station03:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express4h 57m016:13YorkCentral Station21:10LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 16:13:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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National Express4h 34m012:31YorkCentral Station17:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 12:31:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 34m
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National Express5h 8m022:12YorkCentral Station03:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
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Northern3h 4m008:59YorkHammerton Train Station12:03LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 08:59:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 12:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
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Northern3h 7m007:56YorkHammerton Train Station11:03LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 07:56:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 11:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
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Northern3h 53m007:56YorkHammerton Train Station11:49LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 07:56:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 11:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Northern2h 46m007:03YorkHammerton Train Station09:49LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 07:03:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 09:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 46m
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Northern2h 32m008:59YorkHammerton Train Station11:31LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 08:59:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 32m
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What are the fastest trips from York to Leicester?
You can get to Leicester from York in just 2h 32m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express4h 29m012:31YorkCentral Station17:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 12:31:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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National Express4h 45m016:10YorkCentral Station20:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 16:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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National Express4h 59m016:11YorkCentral Station21:10LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 16:11:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
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National Express5h 13m022:12YorkCentral Station03:25LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express4h 45m016:10YorkCentral Station20:55LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 16:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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National Express4h 49m016:21YorkCentral Station21:10LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 16:21:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
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National Express4h 49m012:11YorkCentral Station17:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:11:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
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National Express6h 8m021:12YorkCentral Station03:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 21:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 8m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express4h 34m012:31YorkCentral Station17:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 12:31:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 34m
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National Express4h 57m016:13YorkCentral Station21:10LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 16:13:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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National Express5h 8m022:12YorkCentral Station03:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Northern2h 32m008:59YorkHammerton Train Station11:31LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 08:59:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 11:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 32m
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Northern2h 46m007:03YorkHammerton Train Station09:49LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 07:03:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 09:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 46m
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Northern3h 4m008:59YorkHammerton Train Station12:03LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 08:59:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 12:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
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Northern3h 7m007:56YorkHammerton Train Station11:03LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 07:56:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 11:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
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Northern3h 53m007:56YorkHammerton Train Station11:49LeicesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Hammerton Train Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 07:56:00 to Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 11:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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National Express4h 34m012:31YorkCentral Station17:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 12:31:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 34m
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National Express4h 57m016:13YorkCentral Station21:10LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 16:13:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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National Express5h 8m022:12YorkCentral Station03:20LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from York to Leicester
What are the most popular stations in York and Leicester?
In York, you will usually depart from Central Station, Vangarde Shopping Park Bus Stop or Barton Hill A64, 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 York? With 4 connections between 3 Bus and Train 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 York and Leicester, you can pay as low as £13 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 Train from Northern: you will get to Leicester in just 2h 32m.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 York and Leicester are National Express and Northern, 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 York 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 Bishopthorpe or to Oadby, and look at flights from Leeds Bradford 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 York to Leicester?
The most popular companies between York and Leicester, are National Express and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Northern
All you need to know when you travel from York to Leicester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from York 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 York to Leicester
How can I reach Leicester from York?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Leicester from York.
How far is Leicester from York?
The distance between York and Leicester is 146.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between York 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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 25 kgs, and a flight 36 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from York to Leicester?
You can get to Leicester with just £13 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from York 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 2h 32m with a Train from Northern.
More routes to York and to Leicester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to York and to Leicester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to York
- Bath to York
- Birmingham to York
- Doncaster to York
- Durham to York
- Hull to York
- Leeds to York
- Manchester to York
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- Bath to Leicester
- Birkenhead to Leicester
- Bradford to Leicester
- Bristol to Leicester
- Canterbury to Leicester
- Chesterfield to Leicester
- Coventry to Leicester
- Darlington to Leicester
- Derby to Leicester
- Edinburgh to Leicester
- Exeter to Leicester
- Huddersfield to Leicester
- Inverness to Leicester
- Kettering to Leicester
- Luton Airport to Leicester
- Manchester Airport to Leicester
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester
- Northampton to Leicester
- Nottingham to Leicester
- Oxford to Leicester
- Preston to Leicester
- Sheffield to Leicester
- Southampton to Leicester
- Stevenage to Leicester