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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, FlixBus or CrossCountry for the next days.

today
£19
tomorrow
£11
Tuesday
£11
Wednesday
£11
Thursday
£11
Friday
£11
Saturday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 17:50 Southampton Coach Station 01:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £19
National Express 7h 5m 21:25 Southampton Coach Station 04:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 6h 0m 10:45 Southampton Coach Station 16:45 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £35
FlixBus 6h 30m 10:45 Southampton Coach Station 17:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £35
CrossCountry 4h 3m 08:50 Southampton Central Station 12:53 Leicester Central Station  Economy £88

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 55m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 13:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 50m 07:00 Southampton Coach Station 14:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 40m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 10m 06:05 Southampton Coach Station 12:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 55m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 13:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 35m 08:45 Southampton Coach Station 16:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 20m 10:15 Southampton Coach Station 17:35 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 0m 12:15 Southampton Coach Station 19:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 55m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 13:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 50m 07:00 Southampton Coach Station 14:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 40m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 10m 06:05 Southampton Coach Station 12:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 55m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 13:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 50m 07:00 Southampton Coach Station 14:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 40m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 10m 06:05 Southampton Coach Station 12:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 35m 04:55 Southampton Coach Station 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 40m 05:45 Southampton Coach Station 13:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 8h 20m 06:45 Southampton Coach Station 15:05 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 50m 08:45 Southampton Coach Station 15:35 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 0m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:05 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 7h 15m 05:15 Southampton Coach Station 12:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 7h 0m 06:15 Southampton Coach Station 13:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 5h 10m 16:45 Southampton Coach Station 21:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 4h 50m 17:05 Southampton University 21:55 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Southampton to Leicester is £9 on 15/11/2026. 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily coaches from Southampton to Leicester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Southampton and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 62 coaches from Southampton to Leicester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Leicester, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry that travel 21 times every day by bus from Southampton to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Leicester starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 4h 3m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 21:25
Daily Bus Connections 21 Ø
Distance 192.9 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Leicester

Every day, 21 buses from 3 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 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

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
£15
Tuesday 03/11
£11
Wednesday 04/11
£15
Thursday 05/11
£14
Friday 06/11
£11
Saturday 07/11
£14
Sunday 08/11
£11
Monday 09/11
£11
Tuesday 10/11
£11
Wednesday 11/11
£11
Thursday 12/11
£11
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£11
Sunday 15/11
£9
Monday 16/11
£14
Tuesday 17/11
£13
Wednesday 18/11
£10
Thursday 19/11
£10
Friday 20/11
£10
Saturday 21/11
£10
Sunday 22/11

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 £9, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Leicester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Leicester, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 6h 0m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Last Coach 21:25
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 31/10/2026

FlixBus from Southampton to Leicester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 4h 20m
Earliest Coach 10:45
Last Coach 17:05
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 31/10/2026

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.

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

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 £9 and takes 6h 15m. 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 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £95. 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 21 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 CrossCountry and takes 4h 3m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £88. 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 08:45. 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 21:25. 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, FlixBus and CrossCountry. 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, FlixBus and CrossCountry.

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.

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

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 21 daily trips between Southampton and Leicester. 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 Southampton to Leicester?

Prices and availability for 21 trips between Southampton and Leicester 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 Southampton to Leicester

Economy
Economy

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

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