Bus and Coach from Southampton to Leicester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Southampton to Leicester

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

today

£12

tomorrow

£13

Sunday

Monday

£10

Tuesday

£10

Wednesday

£10

Thursday

£10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	06:25	Southampton	Coach Station	13:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	15:20	Southampton	Coach Station	22:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 15:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 15m	02:05	Southampton	Coach Station	09:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 02:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 0m	07:15	Southampton	Coach Station	14:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	8h 0m	09:15	Southampton	Coach Station	17:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 09:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 20m	14:45	Southampton	Coach Station	21:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 14:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 20m	15:45	Southampton	Coach Station	22:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	5h 50m	04:15	Southampton	Coach Station	10:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 5m	05:25	Southampton	Coach Station	12:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 05:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 5m	19:00	Southampton	Coach Station	01:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	15:20	Southampton	Coach Station	22:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 50m	06:25	Southampton	Coach Station	13:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	7h 45m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	20:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 12:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 25m	13:15	Southampton	Coach Station	20:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	5h 55m	17:30	Southampton	Coach Station	23:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 17:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	12:15	Southampton	Coach Station	20:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 12:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 10m	13:30	Southampton	Coach Station	20:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 40m	15:00	Southampton	Coach Station	22:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	8h 0m	09:15	Southampton	Coach Station	17:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 09:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	6h 10m	17:00	Southampton	Coach Station	23:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 17:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	16:30	Southampton	Coach Station	23:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 30m	10:05	Southampton	Coach Station	17:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 10:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 35m	07:00	Southampton	Coach Station	14:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 0m	09:15	Southampton	Coach Station	17:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 09:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	6h 10m	17:00	Southampton	Coach Station	23:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	16:30	Southampton	Coach Station	23:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 16:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 10m	02:05	Southampton	Coach Station	09:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	7h 30m	10:05	Southampton	Coach Station	17:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	5h 35m	17:15	Southampton	University	22:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 17:15:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	6h 10m	17:00	Southampton	Coach Station	23:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 17:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Southampton to Leicester is £10 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Leicester

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily coaches from Southampton to Leicester. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Southampton and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 59 coaches from Southampton to Leicester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Leicester, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 22 times every day by bus from Southampton to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Leicester starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	02:05
Latest Coach	20:30
Daily Bus Connections	22 Ø
Distance	192.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Leicester

Every day, 22 buses from 2 coach companies leave Southampton for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£12

Saturday 06/12

£13

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£10

Tuesday 09/12

£10

Wednesday 10/12

£10

Thursday 11/12

£10

Friday 12/12

£16

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

£15

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£18

Wednesday 17/12

£16

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£26

Saturday 20/12

£24

Sunday 21/12

£11

Monday 22/12

£30

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£30

Thursday 25/12

£80

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£24

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Leicester

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

With a price starting from £10, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Leicester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Leicester, with £10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Leicester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Leicester

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

National Express from Southampton to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	5h 50m
Earliest Coach	02:05
Last Coach	20:30
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Southampton to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	07:15
Last Coach	17:15
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Leicester

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

Coach Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

Port

Town Quay

New Road

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Southampton to Leicester bus

How much does a Southampton - Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Southampton - Leicester bus trip is available from £10 and takes 6h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Southampton to Leicester is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £51. 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 Southampton - Leicester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Southampton to Leicester is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leicester from Southampton take?

The quickest coach from Southampton to Leicester is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Southampton at 02:05. 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 Southampton to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Southampton at 20:30. 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 Southampton - Leicester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Southampton 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 Southampton and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton 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 Southampton?

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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Southampton and to Leicester

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