How far is Leicester from Coventry by coach?

The journey from Coventry to Leicester by coach covers an approximate distance of 23 miles (37 km).

Is there a way to reach Leicester from Coventry without a car?

You can reach Leicester from Coventry by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus from Coventry to Leicester from £11 | Compare & Save up to 19%

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Coventry to Leicester on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	07:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:40	Pool Meadow Bus Station	55m	09:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35	Pool Meadow Bus Station	50m	11:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30	Pool Meadow Bus Station	55m	13:25	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	1h 5m	17:15	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Coventry to Leicester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

50mAverage duration

23 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £13	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£35 - £35	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £9

National Express Coventry Leicester recent customer reviews

Bad. Because of delay for a long time.

Ruohan Z.

12 August 2024

Late but overall it was really good.

Kayes A.

23 February 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Coventry and Leicester?

Stops in Coventry

A - Pool Meadow Bus Station

B - Coventry - Hales St. Bus Station

C - Coventry

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Coventry to Leicester

How far is Leicester from Coventry by coach?
The journey from Coventry to Leicester by coach covers an approximate distance of 23 miles (37 km).
Is there a way to reach Leicester from Coventry without a car?
You can reach Leicester from Coventry by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£11

17/11

£11

Today

£11

19/11

£11

20/11

£11

21/11

£11

22/11

£11

23/11

£11

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Leicester was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £13 for a bus ticket from Coventry to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-20.