Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 143 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to London
How to get from Leicester to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
Y12145Other options
C51566
C51568
Y12141
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 22
Feb 23
Feb 24
Feb 25
Feb 26
Feb 27
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
Mar 07
Mar 08
Mar 09
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12
Mar 13
Mar 14
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Leicester to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to London.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to London:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to London costing on average €22.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 62 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands to go to London by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
- 60 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Travelling from Leicester to London: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

