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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
£13
tomorrow
£14
Wednesday
£20
Thursday
£16
Friday
£14
Saturday
£16
Sunday
£16

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 57m 16:13 York Central Station 21:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 3h 40m 15:45 York Leeman Road 19:25 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £14
FlixBus 4h 15m 08:00 York Leeman Road 12:15 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £15
National Express 5h 8m 22:12 York Central Station 03:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 4h 38m 15:32 York Central Station 20:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Coastliner
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      York
      Copmanthorpe
      06:43
      Leeds
      Seacroft The Green
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      08:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 15m 08:00 York Leeman Road 12:15 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £14
FlixBus 3h 40m 15:45 York Leeman Road 19:25 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £14
National Express 4h 57m 16:13 York Central Station 21:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £17
National Express 4h 38m 15:32 York Central Station 20:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £20
National Express 5h 8m 22:12 York Central Station 03:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Coastliner
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      York
      Copmanthorpe
      06:43
      Leeds
      Seacroft The Green
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      08:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 38m 15:32 York Central Station 20:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £20
National Express 5h 8m 22:12 York Central Station 03:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £20
National Express 4h 57m 16:13 York Central Station 21:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Coastliner
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      York
      Copmanthorpe
      06:43
      Leeds
      Seacroft The Green
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      08:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 3m shorter, and you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 15m 08:00 York Leeman Road 12:15 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £16
FlixBus 3h 40m 15:45 York Leeman Road 19:25 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £16
National Express 5h 8m 22:12 York Central Station 03:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £16
National Express 4h 38m 15:32 York Central Station 20:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £20
National Express 4h 57m 16:13 York Central Station 21:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Coastliner
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      York
      Copmanthorpe
      06:43
      Leeds
      Seacroft The Green
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      08:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 57m 16:13 York Central Station 21:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £14
National Express 5h 8m 22:12 York Central Station 03:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £20
National Express 4h 38m 15:32 York Central Station 20:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Coastliner
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      York
      Copmanthorpe
      06:43
      Leeds
      Seacroft The Green
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      08:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 3m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:45 York Leeman Road 19:00 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £16
FlixBus 4h 15m 08:00 York Leeman Road 12:15 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £17
National Express 4h 59m 16:11 York Central Station 21:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £17
National Express 5h 8m 22:12 York Central Station 03:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 4h 9m 15:51 York Central Station 20:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Coastliner
      2h 35m
      0
      06:10
      York
      Copmanthorpe
      06:43
      Leeds
      Seacroft The Green
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • FlixBus
      2h 0m
      0
      06:45
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      08:45
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 15m 08:00 York Leeman Road 12:15 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £16
FlixBus 3h 15m 15:45 York Leeman Road 19:00 Leicester Fosse Park  Economy £16
National Express 4h 49m 16:21 York Central Station 21:10 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 8m 21:12 York Central Station 03:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 4h 39m 15:21 York Central Station 20:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Coastliner
      3h 55m
      0
      17:15
      York
      Copmanthorpe
      17:53
      Leeds
      Seacroft The Green
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 7m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      18:00
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      21:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from York to Leicester is £13 on 03/08/2026. 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. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between York and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 coaches from York to Leicester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between York and Leicester, with 5 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 £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 3h 15m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Latest Coach 21:12
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 03/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£13
Tuesday 04/08
£14
Wednesday 05/08
£20
Thursday 06/08
£16
Friday 07/08
£14
Saturday 08/08
£17
Sunday 09/08
£17
Monday 10/08
£13
Tuesday 11/08
£18
Wednesday 12/08
£18
Thursday 13/08
Friday 14/08
£14
Saturday 15/08
£17
Sunday 16/08
£15
Monday 17/08
£13
Tuesday 18/08
£15
Wednesday 19/08
£14
Thursday 20/08
£18
Friday 21/08
£14
Saturday 22/08
£17
Sunday 23/08
Monday 24/08
£13
Tuesday 25/08
£15
Wednesday 26/08
£13
Thursday 27/08
£18
Friday 28/08
£17
Saturday 29/08
£17
Sunday 30/08

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 £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from York to Leicester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from York to Leicester, with £13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

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

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 3h 15m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Last Coach 15:45
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 09/07/2026

National Express from York to Leicester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 4h 9m
Earliest Coach 15:32
Last Coach 21:12
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 09/07/2026

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.

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 £13 and takes 4h 57m. 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 £13 to £24. 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 £16. 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 21:12. 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?

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 4 daily trips between York 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 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
Economy

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

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