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Which bus from Leicester to York is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Leicester to York. 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
£19
tomorrow
£19
Tuesday
£11
Wednesday
£18
Thursday
£20
Friday
£18
Saturday
£19

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 21m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 17:51 York Central Station  Economy £19
National Express 8h 6m 23:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 08:01 York Central Station  Economy £19
National Express 4h 50m 19:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 00:20 York Central Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 5h 50m 16:40 Leicester Fosse Park 22:30 York Leeman Road  Economy £20
FlixBus 4h 10m 10:05 Leicester Fosse Park 14:15 York Leeman Road  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Sheffield, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 46m
      0
      02:15
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      03:35
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • National Express
      3h 6m
      0
      04:55
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      08:01
      York
      Central Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 36m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 6m 23:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 08:01 York Central Station  Economy £19
National Express 5h 35m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:05 York Central Station  Economy £20
National Express 4h 30m 08:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 13:25 York Central Station  Economy £23
National Express 4h 30m 19:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 00:20 York Central Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Derby, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      17:40
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      18:45
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      19:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      22:30
      York
      Leeman Road
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 5m 17:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 22:30 York Leeman Road  Economy £11
FlixBus 4h 10m 10:05 Leicester Fosse Park 14:15 York Leeman Road  Economy £12
FlixBus 5h 50m 16:40 Leicester Fosse Park 22:30 York Leeman Road  Economy £12
National Express 4h 30m 08:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 13:25 York Central Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 35m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:05 York Central Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:05 York Central Station  Economy £18
National Express 4h 30m 08:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 13:25 York Central Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 6m 23:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 08:01 York Central Station  Economy £20
National Express 4h 30m 19:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 00:20 York Central Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Sheffield, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      02:40
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      04:55
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      05:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      06:30
      York
      Leeman Road
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 30m 08:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 13:25 York Central Station  Economy £20
National Express 5h 35m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:05 York Central Station  Economy £20
National Express 4h 30m 19:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 00:20 York Central Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 6m 23:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 08:01 York Central Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Sheffield, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      02:40
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      04:55
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      05:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      06:30
      York
      Leeman Road
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 1m 12:40 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:41 York Central Station  Economy £18
National Express 8h 17m 23:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 08:12 York Central Station  Economy £20
National Express 4h 30m 19:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 00:20 York Central Station  Economy £21
National Express 4h 30m 08:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 13:25 York Central Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Sheffield, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      02:40
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      04:55
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      05:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      06:30
      York
      Leeman Road
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 33m 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 18:03 York Central Station  Economy £19
National Express 4h 45m 09:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 13:45 York Central Station  Economy £23
National Express 4h 50m 19:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 00:20 York Central Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Sheffield, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      02:40
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      04:55
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      05:05
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      06:30
      York
      Leeman Road
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save £7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leicester to York is £11 on 03/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Leicester to York. 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 7 daily coaches from Leicester to York. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Leicester and York.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 13 coaches from Leicester to York, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Leicester and York, with 9 offers.

All facts for Leicester to York bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 4 times by bus from Leicester to York in one click. Book your Leicester to York bus ticket starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 09:00
Latest Coach 19:30
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 146.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leicester to York?

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leicester for York. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
£19
Monday 02/11
£19
Tuesday 03/11
£18
Wednesday 04/11
£18
Thursday 05/11
£20
Friday 06/11
£18
Saturday 07/11
£19
Sunday 08/11
£18
Monday 09/11
£18
Tuesday 10/11
Wednesday 11/11
£18
Thursday 12/11
£18
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
Sunday 15/11
£13
Monday 16/11
£18
Tuesday 17/11
£18
Wednesday 18/11
£18
Thursday 19/11
£18
Friday 20/11
£18
Saturday 21/11
£18
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to York

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to York, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to York. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to York, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to York

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 Leicester to York 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 Leicester to York, 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 York 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 Leicester to York?

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

National Express from Leicester to York

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 4h 30m
Earliest Coach 09:00
Last Coach 19:30
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 01/11/2026

FlixBus from Leicester to York

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 10:05
Last Coach 17:25
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 27/10/2026
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 Leicester and York

Here is a map with all coach stations in Leicester and York. 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 Leicester to York

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

How much does a Leicester York coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester York bus trip is available from £11 and takes 5h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £25. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to York.

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

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to York is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to York from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to York is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to York?

The earliest bus to York departs from Leicester at 09:00. 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 Leicester to York?

The latest bus to York departs from Leicester at 19:30. 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 York route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to York 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 Leicester and York?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and York 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 York from Leicester?

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 Leicester York 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 York 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 York on your planned travel date.

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

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 4 daily trips between Leicester and York. 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 Leicester to York?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Leicester and York 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 Leicester to York

Economy
Economy

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

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