Bus and Coach from Leicester to Chester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Chester

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

today

£12

tomorrow

Monday

Tuesday

£11

Wednesday

£11

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 25m	12:05	Leicester	Fosse Park	18:30	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 12:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	6h 10m	06:50	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 06:50:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	8h 20m	04:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 04:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	8h 25m	10:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	18:30	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 10:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	8h 5m	21:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 01/08/2026 21:15:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/08/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 20m	04:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 04:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	6h 25m	12:05	Leicester	Fosse Park	18:30	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 12:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	6h 10m	06:50	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 06:50:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	8h 25m	10:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	18:30	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 10:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 45m	21:35	Leicester	Fosse Park	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 04/08/2026 21:35:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 20m	04:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 04:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	6h 25m	12:05	Leicester	Fosse Park	18:30	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 12:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	6h 10m	06:50	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 06:50:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	8h 25m	10:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	18:30	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 10:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/08/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 45m	21:35	Leicester	Fosse Park	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/08/2026 21:35:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/08/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leicester to Chester is £10 on 11/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Chester

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Leicester to Chester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Leicester and Chester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Leicester to Chester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Chester, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leicester to Chester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Leicester to Chester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Chester starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Coach	04:40
Latest Coach	21:35
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	132.8 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Chester

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Leicester for Chester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/07

Tuesday 28/07

Wednesday 29/07

Thursday 30/07

Friday 31/07

Saturday 01/08

£12

Sunday 02/08

Monday 03/08

Tuesday 04/08

£11

Wednesday 05/08

£11

Thursday 06/08

Friday 07/08

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 09/08

Monday 10/08

Tuesday 11/08

£10

Wednesday 12/08

£10

Thursday 13/08

Friday 14/08

Saturday 15/08

Sunday 16/08

£11

Monday 17/08

Tuesday 18/08

Wednesday 19/08

£10

Thursday 20/08

Friday 21/08

Saturday 22/08

Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Chester

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

With a price starting from £10, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Chester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Chester, with £10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Chester

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 Chester 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 Chester, 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 Chester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Chester

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

FlixBus from Leicester to Chester

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	6h 10m
Earliest Coach	04:40
Last Coach	21:35
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	05/07/2026

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Chester

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

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Bus Interchange

Frodsham Street 65

Northgate

Hunters Walk

Central Coach Station

Vicar's Lane

Zoo

Access Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Chester

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

FAQs about the Leicester to Chester bus

How much does a Leicester - Chester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester - Chester bus trip is available from £10 and takes 8h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Leicester to Chester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £18. 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 - Chester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Chester is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chester from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Chester is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Chester?

The earliest bus to Chester departs from Leicester at 04:40. 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 Chester?

The latest bus to Chester departs from Leicester at 21:35. 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 - Chester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to Chester can travel with FlixBus. 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 Chester?

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

What can I take with me on the bus to Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to Chester

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