How much is the bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Leicester?

The cheapest coach tickets from Milton Keynes to Leicester start from £11. 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 Milton Keynes to Leicester?

The average bus journey time from Milton Keynes to Leicester is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 44 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Milton Keynes to Leicester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Milton Keynes to Leicester at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus journey from Milton Keynes to Leicester produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Milton Keynes to Leicester from £10 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Leicester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	09:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h	08:55	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, Jaguar Garage)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Leicester on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:55	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 25m	09:20	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:05	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 5m	10:10	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, Jaguar Garage)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Milton Keynes to Leicester on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:35	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 15m	09:50	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:35	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 5m	09:40	Leicester, Braunstone (Hand Luggage, Jaguar Garage)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Milton Keynes Coachway	1h 10m	01:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Milton Keynes 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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £28	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £11	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milton Keynes and Leicester?

Stops in Milton Keynes

A
Milton Keynes Coachway
The Coachway, Newport Pagnell MK16 0AA, UK
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B
Milton Keynes
602 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9, United Kingdom

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,737 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting its cleanliness, comfort, and reliability. They appreciated features such as ample legroom, WiFi connectivity, and charging points at their seats. Overall satisfaction was expressed regarding a fantastic journey experience with National Express.

National Express Milton Keynes Leicester recent customer reviews

It was clean, quiet, comfortable with plenty of leg room and even WiFi connection and a charging point in my seat! Very reliable!

Rose T.

18 June 2023

My journey with National Express was very fantastic

Madline K.

3 June 2025

Really Good Trip

Mehvish N.

3 February 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Leicester?
The cheapest coach tickets from Milton Keynes to Leicester start from £11. 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 Milton Keynes to Leicester?
The average bus journey time from Milton Keynes to Leicester is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 44 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Milton Keynes to Leicester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Milton Keynes to Leicester?
The earliest bus departs from Milton Keynes to Leicester at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Milton Keynes to Leicester?
A bus journey from Milton Keynes to Leicester produces an estimated 2 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

25/11

£10

26/11

£10

Today

£10

28/11

£11

29/11

£11

30/11

£10

01/12

£10

02/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Leicester was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £23 for a bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-02.