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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ilford to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 30 Jun
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
71
Distance
146 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ilford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Leicester will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Fast coaches
Of the 71 buses that leave Ilford for Leicester every day 71 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 146 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
FlixBus12:352h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)14:35Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£71One-way0 changes- FlixBus13:303h30London, Victoria Coach Station17:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:303h00London, Victoria Coach Station16:30Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus12:052h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)14:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus22:302h45London, Victoria Coach Station1:15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus22:301h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0:20Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£111One-way0 changes
- FlixBus0:151h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:05Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£141One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:501h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:001h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0:50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus7:401h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:30Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ilford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ilford 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 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 146 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ilford to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 30 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 8:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 8:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 9:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 10:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 9:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 9:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 10:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 10:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 11:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 11:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 13:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 13:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 12:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 13:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 13:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 13:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 14:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 14:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 13:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 14:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 14:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 14:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 14:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 15:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 17:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 15:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 17:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 16:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 17:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 17:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 17:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 17:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 18:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 18:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 19:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 19:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 20:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 19:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 19:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 20:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 21:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 21:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 21:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 21:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 21:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 21:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 22:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 22:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 22:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 22:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 0:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 0:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 0:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 0:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 2:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h36 | 2:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h16 | 2:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Ilford to Leicester coaches with Omio?
FlixBus as well as Go Ahead London or Abellio London offer coaches services from Ilford to Leicester.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Go Ahead London or Abellio London to find the best option for your trip from Ilford to Leicester.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Ilford to Leicester.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ilford to Leicester
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Buses from Ilford to Leicester run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 46 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 146 km distance in 2h 0m.
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 146 km |
Average bus duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 46 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 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
Bus providers: FlixBus, Go Ahead London, Abellio London from Ilford to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Ilford to Leicester with FlixBus, Go Ahead London, Abellio London for as low as £5. 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 Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£5
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.
Go Ahead London
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 2m
Cheapest Price
£81
Go Ahead London frequency
1 a day
Abellio London
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 45m
Abellio London frequency
5 a day
FAQs: Ilford to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilford 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Ilford to Leicester can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Ilford to Leicester is £7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Ilford to Leicester is 2h 0m to travel the 146 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Ilford to Leicester leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Ilford to Leicester leaves at 23:30.
Yes, there are 46 direct coaches a day from Ilford to Leicester with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Ilford to Leicester, you can count on FlixBus, Go Ahead London, Abellio London for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Ilford and Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Ilford , you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Stratford City Bus Station . When arriving in Leicester , you can end your route in coach stations like Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station, Loughborough, The Rushes.Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Leicester from Ilford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Ilford to Leicester is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ilford and Leicester including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Ilford to Leicester:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Ilford to Leicester for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Ilford to Leicester depends on the coach companies:
- 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 FlixBus.
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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Ilford to Leicester.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Ilford to Leicester:
- 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 Ilford to Leicester:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Ilford 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 Ilford to Leicester with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Ilford to Leicester with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Ilford to Leicester with the following coach company: FlixBus.
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