The cheapest and fastest coaches from Guildford to Leicester
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Guildford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Leicester will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Guildford to Leicester you need to make at least one change.
NX030 · NX44010:556h10Guildford, Egerton Road17:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX44019:355h40Guildford, Egerton Road1:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX4408:205h05Guildford, Egerton Road13:25Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX44016:254h45Guildford, Egerton Road21:10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX44013:255h35Guildford, Egerton Road19:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX44016:254h45Guildford, Egerton Road21:10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX4408:205h05Guildford, Egerton Road13:25Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX44013:255h35Guildford, Egerton Road19:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX44019:355h40Guildford, Egerton Road1:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
NX030 · NX44010:556h10Guildford, Egerton Road17:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£301One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Guildford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 161 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX030 · NX440 | Delayed 15:25 8:20Guildford, Egerton Road | 5h05 | 16:55 16:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX440 | Delayed 15:25 10:55Guildford, Egerton Road | 6h10 | 16:55 16:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX440 | Delayed 15:25 13:25Guildford, Egerton Road | 5h35 | 19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX440 | On time 16:25 Guildford, Egerton Road | 4h45 | 21:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX440 | On time 19:35 Guildford, Egerton Road | 5h40 | 1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Guildford to Leicester by coach or train
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Why should you book Guildford to Leicester coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to find the best option for your trip from Guildford to Leicester.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Guildford to Leicester
Buses from Guildford to Leicester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 161 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley from Guildford to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Guildford to Leicester with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Guildford to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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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