How far is London from Leicester?

About 89 miles (144 km) separate London and Leicester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Leicester?

Most of the buses traveling from London to Leicester leave from Finchley Road and arrive at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus London to Leicester from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Leicester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 40m	2:10pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	1h 50m	11:50pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 5m	2:35pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	3:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 5m	2:35pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Leicester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 35m	9:05am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	1h 50m	9:30am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 35m	8:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Leicester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	10:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	1h 50m	9:30am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 35m	8:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Leicester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	1h 50m	9:30am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 35m	8:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Leicester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	1h 50m	9:30am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 35m	8:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Leicester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	1h 50m	9:30am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 35m	8:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Leicester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	1h 50m	9:30am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 35m	8:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Leicester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	1h 50m	9:30am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 35m	8:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Victoria Coach Station	2h 50m	4:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

89 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $71	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $223	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $28	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Leicester?

Stops in London

A
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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B
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, 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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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

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive feedback about the service, highlighting its punctuality and comfortable experience. The drivers are noted for their friendliness, contributing to an enjoyable journey. However, there were some concerns regarding cleanliness in the toilets and occasional delays at certain stops that could be improved upon for a more seamless travel experience.

National Express London Leicester recent customer reviews

The coach arrived on time and was clean although someone had left their clementine peel on the table.

Christianne D.

February 10, 2025

Passengers were occupying 2 seats and spreading their legs on the seat next to them while we had to be cramping in the back by smelly dirty toilet.

Kam A.

April 26, 2024

Economical mode of transport. No midway stop-overs and arrival in centre of destination.

John P.

November 5, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Flixbus London Leicester recent customer reviews

My bus got into a crash and delayed my ride around an hour making me miss my class.

Arvin M.

September 22, 2025

Good enjoyed

Krishnakumar M.

September 14, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers generally had a positive experience with Megabus, appreciating the punctuality and friendliness of the drivers. The journeys were described as comfortable overall. However, some users mentioned that the Wi-Fi was slow and there were no phone chargers available on board.

Megabus London Leicester recent customer reviews

Very friendly driver also very helpful towards myself and my guide dog, very happy with Megabus service was great.

Steven H.

May 19, 2024

It was nice experience travelling with megabus on time reached to my destination.

Narasimha Rao A.

February 12, 2024

Very nice driver, departed London on time. But the bus didn’t have phone chargers but the driver accommodated our needs by connecting it to the front and been extremely polite.

Mohammad Ashraf A.

December 25, 2022

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Leicester by bus

How far is London from Leicester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Leicester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$10

11/21

$12

Today

$7

11/23

$7

11/24

$6

11/25

$6

11/26

$6

11/27

$6

The cheapest trip from London to Leicester was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $45 for a bus ticket from London to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-25.

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 London to Leicester?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 20m	Avg Price$15	Daily Departures189
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 10m	Avg Price$116	Daily Departures22
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h	Avg Price$17	Daily Departures1