The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dartford to Leicester
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dartford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dartford to Leicester will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Dartford to Leicester you need to make at least one change.
NX022 · NX44014:005h35Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre19:35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£201One-way1 change
NX022 · NX44014:006h15Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre20:15Leicester, Braunstone£201One-way1 change
NX022 · NX44017:304h35Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre22:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£201One-way1 change
NX022 · NX44017:304h25Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre21:55Leicester, Braunstone£201One-way1 change
NX022 · NX4408:404h35Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre13:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£211One-way1 change
NX022 · NX44017:304h25Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre21:55Leicester, Braunstone£201One-way1 change
NX022 · NX4408:404h35Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre13:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£211One-way1 change
NX022 · NX44017:304h35Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre22:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£201One-way1 change
NX022 · NX44014:005h35Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre19:35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£201One-way1 change
NX022 · NX4408:405h45Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre14:25Leicester, Braunstone£211One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dartford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 162 km
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dartford to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dartford to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:35 Dartford | 2h00 | 8:35 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Dartford to Leicester by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dartford to Leicester
Buses from Dartford to Leicester run on average 48 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 43 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 162 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 162 km |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 48 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express from Dartford to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Dartford to Leicester with National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dartford to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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