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Which bus from Bristol to Leicester is the best?

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

today
£10
tomorrow
£8
Saturday
£13
Sunday
£12
Monday
Tuesday
£9
Wednesday
£12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 55m 07:00 Bristol Coach Station 12:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £10
FlixBus 6h 30m 05:15 Bristol Coach Station 11:45 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £13
FlixBus 7h 30m 08:55 Bristol Coach Station 16:25 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 55m 17:05 Bristol Coach Station 00:00 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £13
National Express 3h 55m 12:30 Bristol Coach Station 16:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 20m
      0
      11:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      16:20
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 25m 12:00 Bristol Coach Station 16:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £8
National Express 3h 55m 09:00 Bristol Coach Station 12:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £9
National Express 5h 10m 14:05 Bristol Coach Station 19:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £9
National Express 4h 5m 19:45 Bristol Coach Station 23:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 20m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 07:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 15m 12:00 Bristol Coach Station 16:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £13
National Express 3h 55m 09:00 Bristol Coach Station 12:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £16
National Express 5h 5m 14:20 Bristol Coach Station 19:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £16
National Express 6h 40m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 07:40 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 45m 05:50 Bristol Coach Station 11:35 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 20m
      0
      11:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      16:20
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 55m 06:15 Bristol Coldharbour Lane 13:10 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £12
FlixBus 7h 5m 10:00 Bristol Coldharbour Lane 17:05 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £12
FlixBus 7h 15m 13:15 Bristol Coldharbour Lane 20:30 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £12
National Express 5h 5m 14:20 Bristol Coach Station 19:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 40m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 07:40 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 20m
      0
      11:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      16:20
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 55m 12:30 Bristol Coach Station 16:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £9
FlixBus 6h 30m 05:15 Bristol Coach Station 11:45 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £11
FlixBus 7h 30m 08:55 Bristol Coach Station 16:25 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 50m 12:45 Bristol Coach Station 19:35 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £11
National Express 5h 55m 07:00 Bristol Coach Station 12:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 55m 12:30 Bristol Coach Station 16:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 30m 05:15 Bristol Coach Station 11:45 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £13
FlixBus 7h 5m 06:05 Bristol Coach Station 13:10 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £13
FlixBus 7h 30m 08:00 Bristol Coach Station 15:30 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £13
National Express 5h 55m 07:00 Bristol Coach Station 12:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      12:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      16:20
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Leicester is £8 on 06/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol 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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 51 daily coaches from Bristol to Leicester. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Bristol and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 96 coaches from Bristol to Leicester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Leicester, with 26 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Leicester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 34 times by bus from Bristol to Leicester in one click. Book your Bristol to Leicester bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Coach 01:00
Latest Coach 21:20
Daily Bus Connections 34 Ø
Distance 164.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Leicester?

Every day, 34 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Leicester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 03/02
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 05/02
£13
Friday 06/02
£8
Saturday 07/02
£13
Sunday 08/02
£17
Monday 09/02
Tuesday 10/02
£9
Wednesday 11/02
£13
Thursday 12/02
£14
Friday 13/02
£16
Saturday 14/02
£13
Sunday 15/02
£15
Monday 16/02
£9
Tuesday 17/02
£10
Wednesday 18/02
£9
Thursday 19/02
Friday 20/02
£11
Saturday 21/02
£14
Sunday 22/02
£15
Monday 23/02
£9
Tuesday 24/02
£11
Wednesday 25/02
£10
Thursday 26/02
Friday 27/02
£8
Saturday 28/02
£12
Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Leicester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Leicester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Leicester, with £8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

How to save money travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Leicester?

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

National Express from Bristol to Leicester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 3h 55m
Earliest Coach 01:00
Last Coach 21:20
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 03/02/2026

FlixBus from Bristol to Leicester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 5h 30m
Earliest Coach 03:05
Last Coach 19:05
Daily Connections 41 Ø
Found on 03/02/2026
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 Bristol and Leicester

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

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol 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 Bristol to Leicester bus

How much does a Bristol Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Leicester bus trip is available from £8 and takes 4h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £42. 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 Bristol Leicester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol 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 Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Leicester is provided by National Express and takes 3h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Bristol at 01:00. 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 Bristol to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Bristol at 21:20. 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 Bristol Leicester route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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: FlixBus and National Express.

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

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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Leicester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bristol to Leicester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 34 daily trips between Bristol and Leicester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bristol to Leicester?

Prices and availability for 34 trips between Bristol and Leicester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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