Leicester to Coventry bus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Coventry

Showing times and prices for 15 May

Cheapest price

£12

Average price

£13

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

48 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

36 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leicester to Coventry will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Leicester for Coventry every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 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.

National Express
19:550h45
Leicester
20:40Coventry
£121One-way
0 changes
National Express
13:550h50
Leicester
14:45Coventry
£131One-way
0 changes
National Express
18:050h50
Leicester
18:55Coventry
£131One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Leicester to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Coventry 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 coach which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

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Overview: Bus from Leicester to Coventry

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Buses from Leicester to Coventry run on average 7 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
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.
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Train from £9
Distance
36 km
Average bus duration
46m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
5
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
45m
First bus
11:35
Last bus
23:45
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £9

Coach companies: National Express, Bus and West Midlands Trains Leicester to Coventry

Travel between Leicester and Coventry from £4 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, Bus and West Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Leicester - Coventry coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Leicester to Coventry coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: £10

Coaches from Leicester to Coventry

A variety of bus services operate between Leicester and Coventry; including National Express and Travel de Courcey coaches, and regular Stagecoach buses. There are two non-stop National Express coaches running from Leicester to Coventry daily, with journey times of approximately 50 minutes. Daily Stagecoach buses number 48 operate from early morning until late evening, and Travel de Courcey coaches operate from Fosse Shopping Park to Coventry each day. 

Which coach companies travel from Leicester to Coventry?

National Express operate two direct coach services from Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station daily. Travel de Courcey operate several daily coach services from Fosse Park shopping centre to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station with journey times ranging from 47 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes.  

How long is the coach from Leicester to Coventry?

The quickest coach journey from Leicester to Coventry are 47 minutes to 50 minute; operated by Travel de Courcey and National Express, respectively. Stagecoach bus journeys from Leicester to Coventry take approximately 132 minutes, and entail frequent stops en route.  

How many coaches are there from Leicester to Coventry?

National Express operate two daily coaches from Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. Travel de Courcey operate eight coaches daily from Leicester Fosse Park to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station, with the first coach of the day departing at 07:45 a.m. and the last coach at 19:48 p.m. Stagecoach operate buses every 20 to 30 minutes throughout peak daytime hours, with the first bus leaving Leicester Haymarket Bus Station at 07:02 a.m. and the final bus of the day at 20:09 p.m. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Leicester to Coventry?

Departure bus station:

All National Express coaches to Coventry leave from outside Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station, while Stagecoach buses leave from the Haymarket Bus Station in the city centre. Travel de Courcey coaches from Leicester to Coventry leave from Fosse Park shopping centre. There is a cafe, toilets, news/tobacco kiosk, and National Express office at St. Margaret's Bus Station. There are no amenities for passengers travelling from Fosse Park to Coventry with Travel de Courcey, as all coaches depart from the roadside. Passengers travelling by Stagecoach to Coventry will find the amenities at Haymarket Bus Station include toilets, baby changing facilities, and Changing Places toilets for people with profound disabilities.  

Arrival bus station: 

Coaches and buses from Leicester to Coventry all arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station in Coventry which is within easy walking distance of the city centre. The bus station amenities include automated ticketing, toilets, newsagents, cash points, and payphones. 

FAQs: Leicester to Coventry coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Leicester to Coventry with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Coventry.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Coventry

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The major coach station for departures in Leicester is Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station for your trip from Leicester to Coventry.
The major coach station for arrivals in Coventry is Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station for your trip to Coventry from Leicester.
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Public transport options for Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
  • Bus: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12X, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 27, 48, 85, 585 Train: Coventry Station

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