Coach Bournemouth to Leicester from £10

Which bus from Bournemouth to Leicester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bournemouth to Leicester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£13

tomorrow

£10

Sunday

Monday

£10

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 30m	01:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	09:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:50:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 0m	03:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	10:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 03:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	8h 10m	13:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	21:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	13:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	21:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 40m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	00:55	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:15:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	6h 40m	04:40	Bournemouth	Train Station	11:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:40:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	8h 10m	13:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	21:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	13:10	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	21:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	15:00	Bournemouth	University	21:55	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:00:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	6h 25m	15:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	21:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	5h 50m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 50m	06:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	14:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	9h 10m	09:55	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	19:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 09:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 19:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 40m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	00:55	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 19:15:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	03:20	Bournemouth	Train Station	10:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 03:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	8h 50m	08:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	17:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 10m	09:55	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	19:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 09:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	16:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	23:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	8h 30m	10:05	Bournemouth	University	18:35	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:05:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	7h 25m	01:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	09:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:50:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 30m	08:50	Bournemouth	Train Station	15:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:50:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	5h 50m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 19:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	16:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	23:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 16:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	5h 50m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 19:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 40m	19:15	Bournemouth	Train Station	00:55	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 19:15:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	8h 30m	10:05	Bournemouth	University	18:35	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:05:00 to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	7h 15m	14:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	21:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 14:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bournemouth to Leicester is £10 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bournemouth and Leicester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bournemouth to Leicester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 41 daily coaches from Bournemouth to Leicester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 27 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 86 coaches from Bournemouth to Leicester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Leicester, with 18 offers.

All facts for Bournemouth to Leicester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 34 times by bus from Bournemouth to Leicester in one click. Book your Bournemouth to Leicester bus ticket starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Coach	01:50
Latest Coach	20:30
Daily Bus Connections	34 Ø
Distance	219.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bournemouth to Leicester?

Every day, 34 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bournemouth for Leicester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£13

Saturday 06/12

£10

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£13

Tuesday 09/12

£13

Wednesday 10/12

£13

Thursday 11/12

£13

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£32

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£21

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Leicester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £10, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bournemouth to Leicester. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Leicester, with £10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Leicester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bournemouth to Leicester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bournemouth to Leicester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bournemouth to Leicester are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bournemouth to Leicester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bournemouth to Leicester timetable.

National Express from Bournemouth to Leicester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bournemouth to Leicester:

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	5h 40m
Earliest Coach	01:50
Last Coach	20:30
Daily Connections	29 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Bournemouth to Leicester

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bournemouth to Leicester:

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	6h 40m
Earliest Coach	06:25
Last Coach	16:10
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Leicester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bournemouth and Leicester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Pier

Exeter Road

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bournemouth to Leicester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bournemouth to Leicester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bournemouth to Leicester bus

How much does a Bournemouth Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bournemouth Leicester bus trip is available from £10 and takes 5h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bournemouth to Leicester?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £41. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Leicester.

How many connections are available for the Bournemouth Leicester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bournemouth to Leicester is offered by roughly 34 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leicester from Bournemouth take?

The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Leicester is provided by National Express and takes 5h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Bournemouth at 01:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bournemouth to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Bournemouth at 20:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bournemouth Leicester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bournemouth to Leicester can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth and Leicester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Leicester from Bournemouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bournemouth Leicester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bournemouth Leicester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bournemouth to Leicester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bournemouth to Leicester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bournemouth and to Leicester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bournemouth and to Leicester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!