The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dover to Leicester
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dover to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Leicester will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 buses that leave Dover for Leicester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 236 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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 coach and train for Dover to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dover to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 236 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dover to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:15 Dover | 7h15 | 11:30 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dover to Leicester
Buses from Dover to Leicester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:35, the last at 22:06. The fastest coach covers the 236 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 236 km |
Average bus duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 04:35 |
Last bus 22:06 |
Bus providers: National Express from Dover to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Dover to Leicester with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dover to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover 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.

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