Guildford to Leicester bus with National Express

Fri, Nov 14
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Guildford to Leicester

Showing times and prices for Nov 15

Cheapest price

€21

Average price

€24

Fastest journey

4 h 20 m

Average duration

4 h 42 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

161 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Guildford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Guildford to Leicester will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Guildford for Leicester on Sat, Nov 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .

On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
12:25PM5h05
Guildford
05:30PMLeicester
€211One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:35PM4h20
Guildford
10:55PMLeicester
€231One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:25PM4h40
Guildford
08:05PMLeicester
€281One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Guildford to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 161 km

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€21

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Cheapest

€89

Average price

4h 38m

Average total duration

4h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

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30m

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Live departures

Guildford to Leicester bus times

The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Leicester buses for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 3:23 AM
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national_express12:25 PM Guildford
5h35
6:00 PM Leicester0 transfersDirect
national_express6:35 PM Guildford
4h20
10:55 PM Leicester0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Guildford to Leicester

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Buses from Guildford to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 161 km distance in 4h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
161 km
Average bus duration
4h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
€13
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
4h 20m
First bus
00:20
Last bus
22:25
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Guildford to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Guildford to Leicester with National Express for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 20m
Cheapest Price
€13
National Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Guildford to Leicester

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Leicester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Guildford to Leicester can start from as little as €13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Guildford to Leicester is €25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Guildford to Leicester coach time is 4 h 20 min   covering the 160 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Guildford to Leicester leaves at 03: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Guildford to Leicester leaves at 21: 45.
There are 9 coaches a day from Guildford to Leicester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Guildford to Leicester you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Leicester from Guildford on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Leicester from Guildford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Guildford to Leicester by coach is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Guildford and Leicester including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Guildford to Leicester has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Guildford to Leicester.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Guildford to Leicester.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Guildford to Leicester.
    No, luggage for the coach from Guildford to Leicester needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Guildford to Leicester.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Guildford to Leicester.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Guildford to Leicester.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Guildford to Leicester.

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    The major bus station for departures in Guildford is Guildford, Egerton Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Guildford, Egerton Road for your trip from Guildford to Leicester.
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