How much is the bus ticket from Coventry to Leicester?

The cheapest coach tickets from Coventry to Leicester start from £9. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Coventry to Leicester?

The average bus journey time from Coventry to Leicester is 50m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Coventry to Leicester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Coventry to Leicester?

The earliest bus departs from Coventry to Leicester at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Coventry to Leicester?

A bus journey from Coventry to Leicester produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures from Coventry to Leicester on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:35	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	07:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Leicester on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:35	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	07:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Leicester on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:35	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	07:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Leicester on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	07:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Leicester on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	07:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Leicester on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:35	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	07:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Leicester on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	40m	02:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	05:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:35	Pool Meadow Bus Station	45m	07:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:55 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Coventry to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage duration

23 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £31	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £51	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £4	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Coventry and Leicester?

Stops in Coventry

A
Pool Meadow Bus Station
Priory Street, Coventry CV1
Visit page
B
Coventry - Hales St. Bus Station
Hales St, Coventry CV1, UK
C
Coventry
Tesco Extra, Coventry CV2 2SH, UK

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
Visit page
B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,829 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29829 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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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Coventry to Leicester

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

How much is the bus ticket from Coventry to Leicester?
The cheapest coach tickets from Coventry to Leicester start from £9. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Coventry to Leicester?
The average bus journey time from Coventry to Leicester is 50m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Coventry to Leicester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Coventry to Leicester?
The earliest bus departs from Coventry to Leicester at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Coventry to Leicester?
A bus journey from Coventry to Leicester produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/01

£11

06/01

£11

Today

£11

08/01

£11

09/01

£11

10/01

£11

11/01

£11

12/01

£11

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Leicester was searched and found on 5 Jan 2026 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 2026-01-09.