The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dartford to Leicester
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Buses per day
3
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 £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 buses that leave Dartford for Leicester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dartford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train 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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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dartford to Leicester
Buses from Dartford to Leicester run on average 49 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 44 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 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 44 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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