The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Leicester
Cheapest price on Oct 07
€7
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€11
Fastest journey on Oct 07
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
1 h 52 m
Buses on Oct 07
106
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Leicester will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 106 buses from London to Leicester, including 88 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct buses cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
FlixBus4:10 PM2h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:35 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM3h30London, Victoria Coach Station5:00 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station4:30 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station6:35 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM2h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:00 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:40 AM1h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:30 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM1h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:20 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM1h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:50 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 AM1h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:10 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM1h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:45 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)€71One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Leicester
Buses from London to Leicester run on average 97 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 91 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 143 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 143 km |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 97 |
Direct buses 91 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
London to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Leicester buses for today, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA2 · NX450 | 4:44 AM London, Marble Arch | 4h31 | 9:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX440 | 5:30 AM London, Golders Green Station | 4h50 | 10:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX440 | 6:24 AM London, Marble Arch | 3h56 | 10:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 9:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 9:30 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX455 · NX450 | 7:25 AM London, Golders Green Station | 4h25 | 11:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 10:00 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 9:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 9:30 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX450 | 7:52 AM London, Marble Arch | 3h58 | 11:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 10:00 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 11:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 10:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX440 | 8:52 AM London, Marble Arch | 4h38 | 1:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:35 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 12:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 11:35 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 12:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 1:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX440 | 10:57 AM London, Marble Arch | 3h53 | 2:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 1:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 1:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 11:15 AM London, Golders Green Station | 2h15 | 1:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 2:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 1:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX440 | 11:57 AM London, Marble Arch | 4h23 | 4:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 2:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 2:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 2:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 2:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX440 | 12:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 4h38 | 5:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 3:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 5:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 3:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 1:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h35 | 4:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA1 · NX440 | 2:00 PM London, Golders Green Station | 5h15 | 7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 4:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 · NX440 | 2:00 PM London, Golders Green Station | 5h15 | 7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 4:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 5:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 5:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 5:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 5:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 4:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX440 | 2:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 4h18 | 7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 5:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 5:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 6:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 7:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 7:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 6:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 7:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 5:45 PM London, Marble Arch | 2h55 | 8:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 7:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 8:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 8:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 6:25 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h15 | 8:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 9:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX440 | 6:52 PM London, Marble Arch | 3h38 | 10:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 9:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 9:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 9:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 10:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 10:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX440 | 8:18 PM London, Marble Arch | 3h52 | 12:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 10:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 10:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX450 | 9:14 PM London, Marble Arch | 3h46 | 1:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX440 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 12:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 12:20 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 10:05 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h05 | 12:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 1:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 12:20 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 12:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 12:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 1:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX444 · NX230 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 3:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX230 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 3:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 2:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 2:35 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h16 | 2:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX440 | 1:48 AM London, Marble Arch | 2h42 | 4:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX450 | 4:10 AM London, Golders Green Station | 5h05 | 9:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Leicester
Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands, a multicultural place with a famous Asian restaurant scene and diverse nightlife. For visitors looking to explore the city, there are frequent direct bus services to Leicester from London seven days a week, providing an economical alternative to the train. Journey times average around two hours and 45 minutes for the trip from central London, with departures available from very early morning to late at night.
Which bus companies travel from London to Leicester?
All direct London to Leicester bus services are provided by the UK's national bus company, National Express. As there is a frequent direct service to Leicester, indirect connections are not a consideration on this route.
How long is the bus from London to Leicester?
The fastest bus to Leicester from London is a late evening departure from Victoria Coach Station, which takes two hours and 20 minutes to complete the 98 mile route north. Most direct buses take from ten minutes to one hour and 15 minutes longer to reach Leicester, depending on traffic conditions and departure times from the capital.
How many buses are there from London to Leicester?
National Express timetables offer 21 daily direct London to Leicester bus services. The first bus to Leicester from London departs from Victoria Coach Station at 6:30 a.m. and there are hourly buses throughout the day and evening. The final service to Leicester leaves just before midnight. There is an additional Saturday and Sunday overnight service leaving London at 2:00 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Leicester?
Departure Bus Station: London Victoria Coach Station is the capital's main terminus for long distance bus travel, situated south-west of central London, with public transport links on buses stopping on Buckingham Palace Road and Underground trains from Victoria Tube station. Facilities at the station include ATMs, baggage storage facilities. a food supermarket, coffee shops, a bakery, a news vendor and taxi stands.
Arrival Bus Station: Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station is located five minutes walk of the city center, with local buses stopping at stands on Gravel Street close to the National Express stop. The station has a cafe, coffee stands, restrooms, a news vendor, ATMs, and taxi stands.
FAQs: Bus from London to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Leicester
Most London to Leicester buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare London and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Leicester leave from?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station from Leicester city centre
Getting to Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) from Leicester city centre
Getting to Leicester, Braunstone from Leicester city centre
Leicester, Braunstone is 3 km from Leicester city centre. Public transport options include:
Leicester, Braunstone bus station facilities and services
Leicester, Braunstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Snack outlets in the nearby vicinity.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester, Braunstone. ATMs are available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester, Braunstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester, Braunstone: Basic wheelchair accessibility.
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