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How to get to Leicester by coach
- Routes
- 28
- Trips per day
- 470
- coach lines
- 2
- Stations
- 3
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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 centre 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 endeavours, 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 coaches. If you're travelling from further afield, East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport are both close to Leicester.
Station Information
Popular coach stations in Leicester:
- Leicester St Margarets Bus Station
- Asda Bus Stop
- Narborough Rd
What coach companies travel to Leicester, United Kingdom?
Located in Leicester, Leicester is accessible by coach from 28 other cities. You can choose from 470 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Leicester on Wanderu. National Express usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Leicester are also available.
Coach companies serving Leicester
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 46 | 4 hrs, 37 mins | NOK 373.87 |
| FlixBus | 23 | 4 hrs, 8 mins | NOK 244.40 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known coach company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travellers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
NOK 47.22 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Leicester, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Leicester. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Leicester was NOK 74.23.
Cheapest price
NOK 47.22
The most popular coach stations in Leicester are Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, Asda Bus Stop and Narborough Rd. Leicester St Margarets Bus Station is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Leicester is Nottingham Airport (NQT), located 19.7 miles from the city centre of Leicester.
Leicester is the most popular coach destination in Leicester. Leicester ranks number 7 among coach destinations in the country. Leicester has the most coach connections in Leicester. There are 333 direct coach schedules arriving in Leicester each day.
The population of Leicester is 508,916. It is the largest city in Leicester. It ranks number 8 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Leicester, under 60 miles, can cost as little as NOK 47.22. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Leicester starts at NOK 73.75. A longer trip by coach to Leicester can be as cheap as NOK 248.36. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as NOK 47.22.
People who take the coach to Leicester are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to Leicester easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Leicester is Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, located just 0.3 miles away. Select Leicester St Margarets Bus Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Leicester. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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