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How to get to Leicester by bus
| Routes | 16 |
| Trips per day | 231 |
| bus lines | 3 |
| Stations | 5 |
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About Leicester
Leicester, located in the county of Leicestershire in the East Midlands, is a city with much to explore. Leicester's cultural diversity and large student population mean the city is filled with a wide variety of experiences.
Leicester Cathedral and Belvoir Castle are a must-visit for those looking to discover the past. Leicester is also famous for being the final resting place of King Richard III, with a visitor center built around the location to tell the story of one of the most famous monarchs in English history. For a broader look at history, try the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery to learn about the Mesozoic era as well as Ancient Egypt.
If your interests lie more in futuristic endeavors, visit the National Space Centre to take a trip through time and space. Leicester is also home to many traditional English pubs and quaint cafes, making it a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy the moment.
Leicester is easily accessible by train, with Leicester Rail Station serving East Midlands and Thameslink trains. St Margaret's Bus Station is located centrally and serves National Express buses. If you're traveling from further afield, East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport are both close to Leicester.
Station Information
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Link to image attributionLocated slightly north of Leicester's city center, St Margaret's Bus Station is a modern facility that is the first carbon-neutral structure of its kind in the UK. Containing a café, seating area, and real-time departures and arrivals information, the station serves both local buses and long-distance coaches. The latter are predominantly operated by National Express, with regular services to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Gatwick Airport, and Stansted Airport. There is a pedestrian link to Haymarket Bus Station, where additional local buses depart.
Popular bus stations in Leicester:
Asda Bus Stop
LEICESTER, St Margarets Bus Station
Braunstone (Hand Luggage)
Leicester St Margarets Bus Station
Fosse Park
What bus companies travel to Leicester, United Kingdom?
Located in United Kingdom, Leicester is accessible by bus from 16 other cities. You can choose from 231 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Leicester on Wanderu. National Express usually has the most buses on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Leicester are also available..
Bus companies serving Leicester
| Bus | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 67 | 4h 47m | $36.02 |
| FlixBus | 48 | 14h 21m | $83.95 |
| Megabus | 31 | 3h 39m | $24.10 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Which bus carrier has the best service to Leicester?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Leicester by bus with National Express giving them a 4.5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable bus service to Leicester taking into account the seats and amenities that National Express offers. They rate National Express a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Leicester punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Leicester, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest bus station in Leicester is Asda Bus Stop. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Leicester are:
- Asda Bus Stop
- LEICESTER, St Margarets Bus Station
- Braunstone (Hand Luggage)
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