How far is London from Leicester by coach?

The journey from Leicester to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 89 miles (144 km).

What is the best way to go from Leicester to London without a car?

You can reach London from Leicester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Leicester to London from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leicester to London on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 10m	00:30	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	08:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	11:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 40m	11:30	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 15m	11:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to London on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 5m	20:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 50m	06:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to London on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 35m	00:05	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	17:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	19:00	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 50m	06:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to London on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 50m	16:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	1h 50m	08:50	Finchley Road	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 50m	06:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to London on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 55m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, nr Rowley Fields Ave)	1h 50m	08:50	Finchley Road	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 50m	06:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to London on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 50m	06:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to London on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 50m	06:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to London on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	3h 10m	06:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 50m	18:40	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:20	Leicester (Fosse Park)	2h 50m	06:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:45	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h 5m	05:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2hAverage duration

89 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £86	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £173	Average duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £23	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and London?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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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

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers generally appreciate the service, highlighting its reliability and professionalism. The buses are often described as comfortable and clean, with friendly drivers contributing to a positive experience. However, there are recurring concerns about unpleasant odors from toilets and occasional issues with time management that some users have noted in their journeys.

National Express Leicester London recent customer reviews

Smooth journey. Friendly driver. Unfortunately there was a menace customer sitting next to me so I had to move seats.

Minnie S.

3 March 2025

Lovely, cozy journey. Although we departed 5 minutes late, we arrived to London earlier than scheduled.

Bentley H.

1 October 2024

Overall a good trip my only gripe would be the toilet.. I never use it but the smell from it is outrageous and offensive

Sharon W.

29 July 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11446 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £7

Flixbus Leicester London recent customer reviews

Cancelled my trip and ruined my plans for the weekend

Robina H.

16 February 2025

Bus was very late and no apology given

Jaquelene R.

6 August 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

According to customer reviews, the service provided by this company has received mixed feedback. Many customers have praised the peaceful and timely journeys, as well as the polite and friendly driver. However, there are also several complaints about very bad service delivery, with long waiting times of over 3 hours and difficulties in tracking the bus.

Megabus Leicester London recent customer reviews

Mega bus was too late, it was at 8.35 pm from fosse park but bus arrive at 11.25 pm around. worst service. no update from megabus or email text.

Nabinabi S.

16 July 2024

The bus stop located the wrong location so we missed the bus from Leicester to london

Omar R.

29 June 2024

The bus stopped at a different station, not the mentioned on the site and I missed the bus due to that.

Yahya K.

29 June 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leicester to London

How far is London from Leicester by coach?
The journey from Leicester to London by coach covers an approximate distance of 89 miles (144 km).
What is the best way to go from Leicester to London without a car?
You can reach London from Leicester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£5

25/11

£6

Today

£5

27/11

£5

28/11

£6

29/11

£5

30/11

£5

01/12

£5

The cheapest trip from Leicester to London was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 to £73 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 £5, which is on 2025-11-27.

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 5m	Avg price£12	Daily departures177
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 11m	Avg price£90	Daily departures21
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h	Avg price£14	Daily departures2