Bus and Coach from York to Leicester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from York to Leicester

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

today

tomorrow

£12

Thursday

£15

Friday

£15

Saturday

£12

Sunday

£15

Monday

£11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	08:00	York	Leeman Road	12:15	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 08:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	3h 40m	15:45	York	Leeman Road	19:25	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 15:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
National Express	4h 57m	16:13	York	Central Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 16:13:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
National Express	4h 58m	22:12	York	Central Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m
National Express	4h 38m	15:32	York	Central Station	20:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 06/05/2026 15:32:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/05/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 57m	16:13	York	Central Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 16:13:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
National Express	4h 58m	22:12	York	Central Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m
National Express	4h 38m	15:32	York	Central Station	20:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 07/05/2026 15:32:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/05/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 38m

Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Sheffield, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 57m
  
  0
  
  16:13
  
  York
  Central Station
  
  18:55
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 16:13:00 to Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
- National Express
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  21:10
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 19:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel time is 0h 19m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 57m	16:13	York	Central Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 16:13:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
National Express	4h 58m	22:12	York	Central Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m
National Express	4h 38m	15:32	York	Central Station	20:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 15:32:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 38m

Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Sheffield, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 57m
  
  0
  
  16:13
  
  York
  Central Station
  
  18:55
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 16:13:00 to Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
- National Express
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  Sheffield
  Coach Station
  
  21:10
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 08/05/2026 19:00:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel time is 0h 19m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	08:00	York	Leeman Road	12:15	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 08:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	3h 15m	15:45	York	Leeman Road	19:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 15:45:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
National Express	4h 59m	16:11	York	Central Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 16:11:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
National Express	4h 9m	15:51	York	Central Station	20:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 15:51:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/05/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 9m
National Express	4h 58m	22:12	York	Central Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 09/05/2026 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 49m	16:21	York	Central Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 16:21:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
National Express	5h 58m	21:12	York	Central Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 21:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 58m
National Express	4h 39m	15:21	York	Central Station	20:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 10/05/2026 15:21:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/05/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 39m

Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Sheffield, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 49m
  
  0
  
  13:11
  
  York
  Central Station
  
  15:45
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 13:11:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  16:25
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  18:00
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 16:25:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 10m	06:50	York	Leeman Road	12:00	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 06:50:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	4h 15m	08:00	York	Leeman Road	12:15	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Leeman Road, York (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 08:00:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 57m	16:13	York	Central Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 16:13:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
National Express	4h 38m	15:32	York	Central Station	20:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 15:32:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/05/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 38m
National Express	4h 58m	22:12	York	Central Station	03:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 11/05/2026 22:12:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/05/2026 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from York to Leicester is £11 on 11/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between York and Leicester

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from York to Leicester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between York and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 coaches from York to Leicester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between York and Leicester, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from York to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from York to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from York to Leicester starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Latest Coach	22:12
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	146.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from York to Leicester

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave York for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

£12

Thursday 07/05

£15

Friday 08/05

£15

Saturday 09/05

£12

Sunday 10/05

£15

Monday 11/05

£11

Tuesday 12/05

£13

Wednesday 13/05

£15

Thursday 14/05

£20

Friday 15/05

£15

Saturday 16/05

£17

Sunday 17/05

£15

Monday 18/05

£13

Tuesday 19/05

£14

Wednesday 20/05

£14

Thursday 21/05

£19

Friday 22/05

£16

Saturday 23/05

£18

Sunday 24/05

£15

Monday 25/05

£13

Tuesday 26/05

£13

Wednesday 27/05

£13

Thursday 28/05

£19

Friday 29/05

£13

Saturday 30/05

£13

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from York to Leicester

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

With a price starting from £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from York to Leicester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from York to Leicester, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

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

Beloved bus companies from York to Leicester

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

FlixBus from York to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	3h 15m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Last Coach	08:00
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	30/04/2026

National Express from York to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	4h 9m
Earliest Coach	15:32
Last Coach	22:12
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	30/04/2026

All bus stations and stops in York and Leicester

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

Coach Station

Leeman Rd

Copmanthorpe

Horseman Avenue

Vangarde Shopping Park Bus Stop

Barton Hill A64

The Stonebow

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 York to Leicester

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

FAQs about the York to Leicester bus

How much does a York - Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the York - Leicester bus trip is available from £11 and takes 5h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection York to Leicester is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £21. 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 York - Leicester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from York to Leicester 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 Leicester from York take?

The quickest coach from York to Leicester is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from York to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from York at 08:00. 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 York to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from York at 22:12. 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 York - Leicester route?

Passengers looking to travel from York 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 York and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between York 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 York?

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 York 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 York 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 York to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from York to Leicester?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between York 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 York to Leicester

Economy

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

More bus routes to York and to Leicester

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