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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Horley to Leicester

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Nov
Cheapest price on 12 Nov
£12
Average ticket price on 12 Nov
£34
Fastest journey on 12 Nov
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 12 Nov
3 h 41 m
Buses on 12 Nov
64
Distance
176 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horley to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Horley to Leicester will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.

Fast coaches

On Thu 12 Nov, we found 64 buses from Horley to Leicester, including 44 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Horley to Leicester

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Buses from Horley to Leicester run on average 56 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

There are 46 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 176 km distance in 3h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
176 km
Average bus duration
4h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
56
Direct buses
46
Fastest bus
3h 40m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:45
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
84 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Horley to Leicester trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Horley to Leicester.

Cheap coach tickets from Horley to Leicester can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Horley to Leicester is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Horley to Leicester leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Horley to Leicester leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 46 direct coaches a day from Horley to Leicester with FlixBus, National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Live departures

Horley to Leicester bus times

The table below shows live departures for Horley to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX025 · NX4503:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h55
9:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNX025 · NX4503:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h45
9:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNXA2 · NX4404:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h45
10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNXA2 · NX4404:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h35
10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNX025 · NX2304:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h40
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNX025 · NX2305:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h30
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNX2306:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
10:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2306:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h45
11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h50
10:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX025 · NX2407:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h15
12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNX025 · NX2407:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h05
12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus8:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
12:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h50
12:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2309:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h00
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2309:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h50
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h05
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
15:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23010:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h05
15:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23010:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h45
15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX210 · NX23011:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
6h05
17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNX210 · NX23011:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h55
17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus11:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h10
15:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h00
15:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h20
17:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h10
17:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23013:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h10
18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23013:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h00
18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX210 · NX24014:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h35
19:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus14:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h15
18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX210 · NX24014:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h25
19:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus15:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
19:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h15
19:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23015:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h00
20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23016:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h50
20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
21:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h05
21:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23017:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h50
22:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23017:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h40
22:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h10
21:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
4h00
21:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX200 · NX23018:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
National ExpressNX200 · NX23018:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h45
23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus18:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
22:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h50
22:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h55
23:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1 change
National ExpressNX23019:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h50
0:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus19:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h45
23:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1 change
National ExpressNX23019:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h40
0:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
0:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h40
0:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h50
1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23021:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h30
1:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h40
1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23021:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h20
1:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station0 changesdirect

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Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Horley to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Horley to Leicester with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£9
FlixBus frequency
35 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest National Express Price
£14
National Express frequency
33 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Horley and Leicester

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Horley to Leicester, you can count on FlixBus, National Express for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Horley and Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Horley to Leicester:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Horley to Leicester for coach company FlixBus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Horley to Leicester depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Horley to Leicester.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Horley to Leicester:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Horley to Leicester:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Horley to Leicester. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Horley to Leicester with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Horley to Leicester with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Horley to Leicester with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express.

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Things to do in Leicester

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  • Must visit

King Richard III Visitor Centre

Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.

  • Recommended

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Leicester’s main art and history museum, with dinosaur galleries, fine art and displays on the city’s people and past.

  • Recommended

Jewry Wall Museum

Museum beside Roman remains, exploring local archaeology from Roman Leicester to later city history in a compact setting.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for a UK city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£2.80-4 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Horley to Leicester coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Horley and Leicester including taking a train and coach.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Leicester

Most Horley to Leicester buses use the Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare Horley and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Horley
Arrival bus stations in Leicester

Which Horley station do buses to Leicester leave from?

Buses from Horley to Leicester leave from Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal). The station is 2 km from Horley city centre at Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PJ, UK.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PJ, UKAccessibility
City-centre transport

Getting to Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) from Horley city centre

Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus20 · 14m · £4 · every ~13 min
100 · 15m · £2 · every ~15 min

Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) bus station facilities and services

Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

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