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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
10 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
10 h 45 m
Buses on 29 Sept
2
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Aberdeen to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Leicester will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
On Tue 29 Sept, we found 2 buses from Aberdeen to Leicester, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 505 km distance in an average of 10 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Leicester coaches for today, Monday 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 13h10 | 6:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 10h30 | 6:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Aberdeen to Leicester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 505 km distance in 10h 25m.
Distance 505 km |
Average bus duration 10h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 25m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:15 |
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Leicester’s main art and history museum, with dinosaur galleries, fine art and displays on the city’s people and past.
Museum beside Roman remains, exploring local archaeology from Roman Leicester to later city history in a compact setting.
Lively regenerated waterside with bars, boats, public art and an easy walk linking the city centre to the canal heritage area.
Large central park with formal gardens, broad lawns and space to relax near the university and city centre.
Attractive green space around abbey ruins and the River Soar, good for walks, wildlife and traces of medieval Leicester.
Red Leicester is a crumbly orange cow’s milk cheese from Leicestershire, long linked to the county and traditionally coloured with annatto for its rich hue.
Melton Mowbray pork pie is a hand-raised pie from Leicestershire with seasoned chopped pork and a distinctive free-form crust, traditionally eaten cold.
Stilton is a famous English blue cheese historically traded through Leicestershire, prized for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour on local cheeseboards.
Popular Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile known for rich curries, tandoori dishes and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Stylish modern British restaurant and bar in St Martins Square, known for seasonal plates, cocktails and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Long-running vegetarian Gujarati restaurant serving thalis, snacks and sweets in a simple, busy setting loved by local families.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Leicester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aberdeen to Leicester buses use the Aberdeen, Guild Street to Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Aberdeen, Guild Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and small eateries on site.
Wi-Fi is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street. ATMs are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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