Leicester to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to London

Showing times and prices for 23 May

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

1 h 50 m

Average duration

1 h 51 m

Buses per day

127

Distance

143 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leicester to London will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.

Fast coaches

Of the 127 buses that leave Leicester for London every day 118 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 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 55 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:152h10
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    0:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:351h50
    Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    0:25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:352h10
    Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    0:45London, Victoria Coach Station
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:152h30
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    0:45London, Victoria Coach Station
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:002h15
    Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    1:15London, Victoria Coach Station
    £111One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leicester to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to London 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 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 143 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£58

Average Price

2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

Most popular bus company

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Leicester to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester to London coaches for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX440 · NX450
Delayed
16:45 11:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h50
16:20 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX440 · NXA1
Delayed
16:45 11:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h50
16:20 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 11:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
14:35 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 11:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h00
15:45 15:45London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 12:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
15:45 15:45London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440 · NXA1
Delayed
16:45 12:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h50
17:20 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 12:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h10
16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h40
15:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 13:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
15:45 15:45London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 13:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h40
16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h10
15:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
16:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h00
17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 14:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
15:45 15:45London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 14:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h00
16:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h35
16:40 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h40
17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h10
16:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 14:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
17:25 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 14:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h40
17:10 London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 15:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
18:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 15:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
18:05 London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 15:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
18:35 London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 15:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX44015:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h25
17:55 London, Golders Green Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 16:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 16:30Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
19:35 London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h25
19:25 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h50
18:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 17:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
20:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
16:45 17:05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h00
20:05 London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h45
20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h15
20:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
17:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
17:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
20:35 London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h55
20:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h25
20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h10
21:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h50
20:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h00
21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h30
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h45
23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h15
22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h25
22:40 London, Marble Arch		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440 · NXA1
On time
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h50
0:05 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX440
On time
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h25
23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h55
22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX45021:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
0:05 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX45021:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h25
23:55 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX450 · NXA621:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h19
1:49 London, Golders Green Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus22:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
0:45 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h10
0:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h50
0:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h10
0:45 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h50
0:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h15
1:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX230 · NX035
Delayed
5:05 1:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h35
7:00 7:00London, Victoria Coach Station		1 change
FlixBusFlixBus4:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h50
6:55 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h25
6:30 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
6:15 4:10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h40
9:00 9:00London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4404:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
6:40 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4404:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h05
6:15 London, Golders Green Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h10
7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
6:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h15
6:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h50
7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
6:15 5:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h20
9:00 9:00London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4405:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h10
7:55 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h25
8:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
8:55 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
6:15 6:20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
9:00 9:00London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h05
8:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h35
8:55 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440 · NXA1
Delayed
6:15 6:20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h57
10:17 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX4406:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h15
8:35 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
6:15 6:50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
9:00 9:00London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4406:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h15
9:05 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h30
9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
1h55
8:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
Delayed
7:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
9:00 9:00London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
10:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h25
9:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440 · NXA1
On time
7:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h02
11:17 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX4407:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h20
9:35 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h35
10:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h05
9:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
7:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
10:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4407:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h20
10:05 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h00
11:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
10:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
8:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
11:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4408:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h40
11:05 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h40
11:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h10
10:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h35
11:25 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h00
10:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
9:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4409:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
11:35 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
9:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4409:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h40
12:05 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4409:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h00
11:25 London, Golders Green Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h25
12:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h35
13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
2h05
12:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h45
13:15 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX44010:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h30
13:00 London, Marble Arch0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440 · NXA1
On time
10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h47
15:17 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX440
On time
11:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
14:35 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440 · NX450
On time
11:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h45
16:15 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX440
On time
12:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440 · NXA1
On time
12:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h47
17:17 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX440
On time
13:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
14:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h55
17:25 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
15:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
18:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
15:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
16:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h20
19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h15
20:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
17:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h05
20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h50
21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440
On time
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX440 · NXA1
On time
20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
3h50
0:05 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX450
On time
21:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
2h35
0:05 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX450 · NXA6
On time
21:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h19
1:49 London, Golders Green Station		1 change
National ExpressNX230 · NX035
On time
23:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h05
4:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to London

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Buses from Leicester to London run on average 65 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 63 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 143 km distance in 1h 50m.

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
143 km
Average bus duration
2h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
65
Direct buses
63
Fastest bus
1h 50m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:57
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 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: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Leicester to LondonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus 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
1h 50m
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.
Learn more about FlixBus

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 Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
£7
National Express frequency
17 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.
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Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£19
Megabus frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

Coaches from Leicester to London

Coaches from Leicester to London are a fast, efficient way of travelling between these two cities. The fastest journey time for the non-stop direct services, which form the bulk of the coaches between Leicester and London, is just over two and a half hours. Some direct coaches take about three hours. Indirect services, requiring a change at Heathrow Airport, take much longer. The journey time can be up to four hours.

Which coach companies travel from Leicester to London?

All coaches between Leicester and London are operated by National Express. No other coach companies operate on this route.

How long is the coach from Leicester to London?

Direct non-stop coach services form the bulk of the departures from Leicester to London. These express journeys can take as little as two and a half hours to complete, depending on the choice of departure time. Some services take about three hours to arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. There are a small number of very early morning indirect services. These require a change at Heathrow Airport and take significantly longer at up to four hours.

How many coaches are there from Leicester to London?

There are about 20 direct coaches leaving Leicester for London every day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays. The first coaches leave in the early hours of the morning while the last departures are late at night. Indirect services, requiring a change at Heathrow Airport, are also available in the very early morning hours.

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

Departure bus station: St.Margaret's Bus Station is where all services from Leicester to London depart from. This large, modern bus station is in the centre of Leicester and has a wide range of facilities including public toilets, a cash point, newsagent, coffee shop and food outlet.

Arrival bus station: Victoria Coach Station is where these services from Leicester to London arrive. This is a very large bus station within walking distance of London's West End, with its own shopping centre attached. Facilities include a wide range of food outlets and shops, cash points, newsagents, coffee shops and pubs. The coach station is directly adjacent to both Victoria Railway Station and Victoria Underground Station for connections throughout London and to the south of England.

FAQs: Leicester to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Leicester to London can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester to London is £14; 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 Leicester to London is 1h 50m to travel the 143 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 Leicester to London leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Leicester to London leaves at 23:57.
Yes, there are 63 direct coaches a day from Leicester to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Leicester to London, you can count on National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Leicester and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Leicester to London is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and London including taking a train and coach.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester to London for coach company National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Leicester to London:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Leicester to London depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • 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 National Express, 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 Leicester to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Leicester to London:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • 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 Leicester to London:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • 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 Leicester to London. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Leicester to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Leicester to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and London

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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 London.
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