Bus and Coach from Swindon to Leicester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Swindon to Leicester

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

today

£21

tomorrow

£21

Monday

Tuesday

£18

Wednesday

£26

Thursday

£36

Friday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 50m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	00:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 10m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	01:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	6h 5m	16:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	22:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 16:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 50m	12:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	19:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 12:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	5h 50m	15:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	21:05	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 15:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	07:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	14:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 07:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 50m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	00:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 10m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	01:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 35m	05:55	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 05:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 20m	08:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	14:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 50m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	00:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 18:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 10m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	01:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	6h 5m	16:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	22:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 16:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 0m	05:20	Swindon	Central Coach Station	11:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 05:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 5m	05:25	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 05:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	05:20	Swindon	Central Coach Station	11:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 05:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 5m	05:25	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 05:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 25m	08:10	Swindon	Central Coach Station	14:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 08:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	6h 50m	10:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	17:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 10:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 45m	13:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	20:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 13:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 50m	06:20	Swindon	Central Coach Station	13:10	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 06:20:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 15m	06:20	Swindon	Central Coach Station	13:35	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 06:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 5m	16:45	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 16:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 15m	11:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	18:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£86	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 11:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 49m	17:10	Swindon	Central Coach Station	23:59	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£86	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 17:10:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 49m

Did you know that if you travel from Swindon to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  20:35
  
  Swindon
  Central Coach Station
  
  02:30
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 20:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  03:30
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  05:05
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 03:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 1h 41m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 50m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	00:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 18:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/12/2025 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 10m	18:00	Swindon	Central Coach Station	01:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 18:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
FlixBus	7h 0m	07:15	Swindon	Central Coach Station	14:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 07:15:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 15m	05:05	Swindon	Central Coach Station	11:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 05:05:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 35m	05:55	Swindon	Central Coach Station	12:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Swindon (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 05:55:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Swindon to Leicester is £15 on 18/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Swindon and Leicester

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Swindon to Leicester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Swindon and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 30 coaches from Swindon to Leicester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Swindon and Leicester, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Swindon to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Swindon to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Swindon to Leicester starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	5h 5m
Earliest Coach	10:15
Latest Coach	20:35
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	127.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Swindon to Leicester

Every day, 11 buses from 2 coach companies leave Swindon for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£21

Sunday 21/12

£34

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£26

Wednesday 24/12

£26

Thursday 25/12

£36

Friday 26/12

£65

Saturday 27/12

£20

Sunday 28/12

£33

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Swindon to Leicester

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

With a price starting from £18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Swindon to Leicester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £36.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Swindon to Leicester, with £18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

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

Beloved bus companies from Swindon to Leicester

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

National Express from Swindon to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£26
Fastest Coach	5h 5m
Earliest Coach	10:15
Last Coach	20:35
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	18/12/2025

FlixBus from Swindon to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£18
Fastest Coach	5h 25m
Earliest Coach	12:10
Last Coach	18:00
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	14/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Swindon and Leicester

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

Central Coach Station

New Bridge Cl

Stratton Park

A420 Oxford Road

Queen's Drive

Central Station

Coate Water

Marlborough Road

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Central Station

Seaward road 401

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Service and Comfort on the bus from Swindon to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Swindon to Leicester bus

How much does a Swindon - Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Swindon - Leicester bus trip is available from £15 and takes 6h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Swindon to Leicester is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £86. 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 Swindon - Leicester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Swindon to Leicester is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leicester from Swindon take?

The quickest coach from Swindon to Leicester is provided by National Express and takes 5h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Swindon to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Swindon at 10:15. 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 Swindon to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Swindon at 20:35. 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 Swindon - Leicester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Swindon 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 Swindon and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Swindon 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 Swindon?

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 Swindon 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 Swindon 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 Swindon to Leicester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Swindon 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 11 daily trips between Swindon 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 Swindon to Leicester?

Prices and availability for 11 trips between Swindon 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 Swindon to Leicester

Economy

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

More bus routes to Swindon and to Leicester

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