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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Luton to Leicester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £9
tomorrow
from £22
Friday
from £8
Saturday
from £12
Sunday
from £19
Monday
from £22
Tuesday
from £10

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Bus Station
    00:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Bus Station
    23:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    23:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    00:05
    Luton
    Interchange
    01:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    08:40
    Luton
    Interchange
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    23:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    00:05
    Luton
    Interchange
    01:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    01:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    08:40
    Luton
    Interchange
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    09:40
    Luton
    Interchange
    11:35
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Leicester via Milton Keynes, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      00:05
      Luton
      Challney
      00:25
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      00:45
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      01:55
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Challney
    22:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Challney
    22:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Bus Station
    23:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    23:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    18:00
    Luton
    Interchange
    20:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Challney
    22:30
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Challney
    22:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    22:20
    Luton
    Challney
    02:10
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    23:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    17:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    20:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    23:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    17:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    20:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    00:05
    Luton
    Interchange
    01:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    01:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    08:25
    Luton
    Interchange
    10:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    23:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    18:00
    Luton
    Interchange
    20:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    00:05
    Luton
    Interchange
    01:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    01:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    08:40
    Luton
    Interchange
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Leicester via Milton Keynes, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      1h 50m
      0
      00:05
      Luton
      Challney
      00:25
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      00:45
      Milton Keynes
      Coachway
      01:55
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Bus Station
    23:50
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    17:55
    Luton
    Bus Station
    00:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    23:55
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    00:05
    Luton
    Interchange
    01:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    1h 55m
    0
    01:45
    Luton
    Interchange
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

Frequency of bus connections between Luton and Leicester

See here how frequent the connections between Luton and Leicester are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Luton to Leicester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Luton and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 45 coaches from Luton to Leicester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Luton and Leicester, with 14 offers.

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Facts about coaches from Luton to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Luton to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Luton to Leicester starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 1h 50m
Earliest Coach 00:05
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 97.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Luton to Leicester

Every day, 17 buses from 2 coach companies leave Luton for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
Wednesday 18/06
£9
Thursday 19/06
£20
Friday 20/06
£12
Saturday 21/06
£19
Sunday 22/06
£19
Monday 23/06
£20
Tuesday 24/06
£10
Wednesday 25/06
£8
Thursday 26/06
£22
Friday 27/06
£20
Saturday 28/06
£19
Sunday 29/06
Monday 30/06
£9
Tuesday 01/07
£19
Wednesday 02/07
Thursday 03/07
£20
Friday 04/07
£11
Saturday 05/07
£13
Sunday 06/07
£19
Monday 07/07
£19
Tuesday 08/07
Wednesday 09/07
£9
Thursday 10/07
£20
Friday 11/07
£20
Saturday 12/07
£19
Sunday 13/07

The cheapest time to travel from Luton to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Luton to Leicester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Luton to Leicester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Luton to Leicester, with £8. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

How to save money travelling from Luton to Leicester

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 Luton 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 bus from Luton 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 Luton to Leicester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Luton to Leicester

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

National Express from Luton to Leicester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 1h 50m
Earliest Coach 00:05
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 16/06/2025

FlixBus from Luton to Leicester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 3h 50m
Earliest Coach 17:55
Last Coach 17:55
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 16/06/2025

All bus stations and stops in Luton and Leicester

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

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 Luton to Leicester? Compare all modes of transports from Luton to Leicester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Luton to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Luton to Leicester bus

How much does a Luton - Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Luton - Leicester bus trip is available from £8 and takes 4h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Luton to Leicester is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £35. 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 Luton - Leicester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Luton to Leicester is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leicester from Luton take?

The quickest coach from Luton to Leicester is provided by National Express and takes 1h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Luton to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Luton at 00:05. 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 Luton to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Luton 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 Luton - Leicester route?

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

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

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

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 Luton 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 Luton 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 Luton to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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