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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 20 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
4 h 9 m
Buses on 20 Sept
4
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Harrogate to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Harrogate to Leicester you need to make at least one change.








The table below shows live departures for Harrogate to Leicester coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:05 Harrogate | 4h30 | 10:35 Leicester | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:31 Harrogate | 4h09 | 17:40 Leicester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:26 Harrogate | 3h34 | 20:00 Leicester | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:56 Harrogate | 4h14 | 21:10 Leicester | 1 change | |
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Take a bus from Harrogate to Leicester and enjoy the approximately 153 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55.
Distance 153 km |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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 Harrogate 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 Harrogate to Leicester buses use the Harrogate, Station Parade to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Harrogate and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Harrogate, Station Parade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Harrogate, Station Parade. ATMs are available at Harrogate, Station Parade.
Ticket office support is available at Harrogate, Station Parade.
Available at Harrogate, Station Parade: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrogate, Station Parade: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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