Coach Leeds to Leicester from £8

Which bus from Leeds to Leicester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Leeds 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

£9

tomorrow

£9

Saturday

£10

Sunday

£16

Monday

£17

Tuesday

£14

Wednesday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 25m	14:05	Leeds	Bus Station	16:30	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:05:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 0m	07:00	Leeds	Bus Station	09:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 07:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 25m	09:35	Leeds	Bus Station	12:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:35:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	3h 10m	18:00	Leeds	Bus Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	2h 40m	17:30	Leeds	Bus Station	20:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 17:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 0m	07:00	Leeds	Bus Station	09:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 07:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 25m	09:35	Leeds	Bus Station	12:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:35:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 5m	10:50	Leeds	Bus Station	12:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 10:50:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	3h 5m	00:05	Leeds	Bus Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 00:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 50m	06:45	Leeds	Bus Station	10:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 0m	07:00	Leeds	Bus Station	09:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 07:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 25m	09:35	Leeds	Bus Station	12:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:35:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 0m	17:30	Leeds	Bus Station	19:30	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 17:30:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	00:05	Leeds	Bus Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 00:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 10m	18:00	Leeds	Bus Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 5m	00:05	Leeds	Bus Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 00:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 35m	07:00	Leeds	Bus Station	10:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 10m	18:00	Leeds	Bus Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	2h 30m	17:30	Leeds	Bus Station	20:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 50m	02:30	Leeds	Bus Station	05:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 02:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Leicester via Nottingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  09:35
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  11:15
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:35:00 to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  12:00
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:20:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	18:00	Leeds	Bus Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	3h 5m	00:05	Leeds	Bus Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 00:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 50m	06:45	Leeds	Bus Station	10:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 06:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	2h 50m	02:30	Leeds	Bus Station	05:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 02:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	2h 40m	17:30	Leeds	Bus Station	20:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 17:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Leicester via Bradford, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 12%
  
  3h 10m
  
  Leeds
  
  14 km
  
  08:50
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  12:00
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 08:50:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Leicester via Nottingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  09:35
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  11:15
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:35:00 to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  12:00
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:20:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	18:00	Leeds	Bus Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 0m	07:00	Leeds	Bus Station	09:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 07:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 25m	09:35	Leeds	Bus Station	12:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 09:35:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 5m	10:50	Leeds	Bus Station	12:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 10:50:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
National Express	3h 5m	00:05	Leeds	Bus Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 00:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Leicester via Nottingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  09:35
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  11:15
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:35:00 to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  12:00
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:20:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 10m	18:00	Leeds	Bus Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	2h 25m	04:25	Leeds	Bus Station	06:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 04:25:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
FlixBus	2h 0m	07:00	Leeds	Bus Station	09:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 07:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
FlixBus	2h 25m	09:35	Leeds	Bus Station	12:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 09:35:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
National Express	3h 5m	00:05	Leeds	Bus Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 00:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Leeds to Leicester via Nottingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  09:35
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  11:15
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:35:00 to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  12:00
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:20:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leeds to Leicester is £8 on 17/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Leeds 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 13 daily coaches from Leeds to Leicester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Leeds and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 22 coaches from Leeds to Leicester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Leeds and Leicester, with 12 offers.

All facts for Leeds to Leicester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 10 times by bus from Leeds to Leicester in one click. Book your Leeds to Leicester bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	07:00
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	132.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leeds to Leicester?

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leeds for Leicester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£9

Friday 19/12

£9

Saturday 20/12

£10

Sunday 21/12

£16

Monday 22/12

£17

Tuesday 23/12

£14

Wednesday 24/12

£14

Thursday 25/12

£22

Friday 26/12

£25

Saturday 27/12

£14

Sunday 28/12

£14

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

£17

Friday 02/01

£12

Saturday 03/01

£9

Sunday 04/01

£8

Monday 05/01

£8

Tuesday 06/01

£8

Wednesday 07/01

£8

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

£10

Saturday 10/01

£10

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Leeds to Leicester

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

With a price starting from £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leeds to Leicester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leeds to Leicester, with £8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

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

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

FlixBus from Leeds to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£9
Fastest Coach	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	07:00
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	17/12/2025

National Express from Leeds to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	2h 30m
Earliest Coach	17:30
Last Coach	18:00
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	17/12/2025

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 Leeds and Leicester

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

Bus Station

York Street

Seacroft The Green

Kirkgate

Great Wilson Street

Great Wilson St

Headingley

Otley Rd

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Central Station

Seaward road 401

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leeds to Leicester? Compare all modes of transports from Leeds to Leicester.

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

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

How much does a Leeds Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leeds Leicester bus trip is available from £8 and takes 2h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £32. 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 Leeds Leicester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leeds to Leicester is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leicester from Leeds take?

The quickest coach from Leeds to Leicester is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £10. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leeds to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Leeds at 07:00. 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 Leeds to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Leeds at 23:55. 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 Leeds Leicester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leeds 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 Leeds and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Leeds 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 Leeds?

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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Leicester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Leeds 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 10 daily trips between Leeds 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 Leeds to Leicester?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Leeds 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 Leeds to Leicester

Economy

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

More bus routes to Leeds and to Leicester

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