Bus from Leicester to London: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to London on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National ExpressBus
    		St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    		Victoria Coach StationCheapest
    FlixbusBus
    		Leicester (Fosse Park)
    		London Finchley Road (Stop CL)Fastest
    National ExpressBus
      		St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
      		Victoria Coach StationNo tags
      FlixbusBus
      		Leicester (Fosse Park)
      		Victoria Coach StationNo tags
      National ExpressBus
        		St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
        		Victoria Coach StationNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:39 PM GMT.

        Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to London

        We recommend carpooling

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        2carpool per day
        2hAverage Duration
        144 kmDistance
        6kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$13 - $159Average Duration3h 5m
        3kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$34 - $320Average Duration1h 11m
        3kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        		Average Price$14 - $42Average Duration2h
        6kg CO₂e

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to London by bus

        Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

        1. How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to London?

          The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to London start from $13. The average price for this route is around $21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus ride from Leicester to London?

          The average bus travel time from Leicester to London is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 138 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by National Express.

        3. Which bus companies service the Leicester to London route?

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 177 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.

        4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leicester to London?

          The earliest bus departs from Leicester to London at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

        5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to London?

          A bus trip from Leicester to London generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

        6. What is the best bus company from Leicester to London?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

        7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Leicester to London?

          Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

        8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Leicester to London?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

        9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leicester to London?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

        Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

        Best price found
        11-25
        $10
        11-26
        $61
        Today
        $9
        11-28
        $12
        11-29
        $10
        11-30
        $8
        12-01
        $8
        12-02
        $8
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leicester to London was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $8

        To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to London, as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from $8 to $136 for a bus ticket from Leicester to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-30.

        Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

        What's the cheapest way to go from Leicester to London?

        busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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