Bus and Coach from Leicester to Bedford: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Bedford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Bedford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£24

tomorrow

£21

Sunday

£24

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	09:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	11:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 15m	10:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 10:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
National Express	2h 55m	11:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	14:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 11:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
National Express	2h 45m	13:50	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 13:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 40m	14:55	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	17:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 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
National Express	3h 40m	04:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	07:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
National Express	3h 20m	06:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	09:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 06:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	2h 50m	07:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	10:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 07:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	3h 5m	09:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	2h 45m	10:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 10:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 20m	06:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	09:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	2h 50m	07:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	10:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:35:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	3h 0m	08:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	11:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	09:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:20:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	2h 45m	10:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 10:40:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leicester to Bedford is £19 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Bedford

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Bedford are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Leicester to Bedford. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Leicester and Bedford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 coaches from Leicester to Bedford, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Bedford, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leicester to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 12 times every day by bus from Leicester to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Bedford starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	2h 15m
Earliest Coach	09:20
Latest Coach	21:30
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	5,165.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Bedford

Every day, 12 buses from 1 coach companies leave Leicester for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£24

Saturday 20/12

£21

Sunday 21/12

£24

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Bedford

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

With a price starting from £21, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Bedford. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Bedford, with £21. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Bedford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leicester to Bedford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leicester to Bedford, 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 Leicester to Bedford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Bedford

These are the most booked bus companies between Leicester to Bedford from our users.

National Express from Leicester to Bedford

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

Cheapest Price	£21
Fastest Coach	2h 15m
Earliest Coach	09:20
Last Coach	21:30
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	17/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Bedford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Leicester and Bedford.

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

St Johns Train station

River Street

Central Station

St Nicholas Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Bedford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Leicester to Bedford? Or which bus companies serve the route Leicester to Bedford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leicester to Bedford bus

How much does a Leicester - Bedford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester - Bedford bus trip is available from £19 and takes 2h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Leicester to Bedford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £25. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Bedford is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bedford from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Bedford is provided by National Express and takes 2h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Bedford?

The earliest bus to Bedford departs from Leicester at 09:20. 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 Leicester to Bedford?

The latest bus to Bedford departs from Leicester at 21:30. 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 Leicester - Bedford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to Bedford can travel with 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 Leicester and Bedford?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and Bedford 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.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leicester Bedford 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 Leicester Bedford 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 Leicester to Bedford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Leicester to Bedford?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to Bedford

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