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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Stratford
Showing times and prices for 03 Jul
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
144 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Stratford will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Fast coaches
Of the 2 buses that leave Leicester for Stratford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
22:002h10Leicester0:10Stratford£71One-way0 changes- 21:152h30Leicester23:45Stratford£71One-way0 changes
- 22:002h10Leicester0:10Stratford£71One-way0 changes
- 21:152h30Leicester23:45Stratford£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Stratford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Stratford 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 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 144 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Stratford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Stratford coaches for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h00 | 14:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 14:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h40 | 14:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 14:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h55 | 14:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h25 | 14:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h00 | 14:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h35 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h10 | 16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h40 | 15:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 15:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h40 | 16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h00 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 16:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h35 | 16:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h00 | 16:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 16:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h40 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h55 | 18:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h25 | 18:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h05 | 18:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h35 | 18:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h50 | 18:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h25 | 19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h45 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 20:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h25 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h55 | 20:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h50 | 20:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 21:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h00 | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h30 | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h45 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h15 | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h25 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h55 | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h10 | 23:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h35 | 23:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h15 | 23:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h50 | 23:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 0:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h10 | 0:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 0:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h50 | 0:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h15 | 1:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h50 | 0:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus as well as National Express offer coaches services from Leicester to Stratford.
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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 National Express to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Stratford.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Stratford.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leicester to Stratford.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Stratford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Leicester to Stratford run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 29 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:53. The fastest coach covers the 144 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 144 km |
Average bus duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 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, National Express from Leicester to StratfordYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Stratford with FlixBus, National Express 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
FlixBus frequency
50 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 Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
£33
National Express frequency
3 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.
FAQs: Leicester to Stratford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Stratford 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 Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Leicester to Stratford can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester to Stratford 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 Leicester to Stratford is 1h 50m to travel the 144 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 Stratford leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Leicester to Stratford leaves at 23:53.
Yes, there are 29 direct coaches a day from Leicester to Stratford with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Leicester to Stratford, you can count on FlixBus, National Express for the best way to get you to Stratford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Leicester and Stratford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Leicester , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester, Braunstone, Loughborough, The Rushes . When arriving in Stratford , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre), London, Bow Church Station (Stop A).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Stratford 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 Stratford is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Stratford including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Leicester to Stratford:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester to Stratford for coach company FlixBus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Leicester to Stratford 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 FlixBus, National Express.
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 Stratford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Leicester to Stratford:
- 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 Stratford:
- 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 Stratford. 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 Stratford with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester to Stratford with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Leicester to Stratford with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Stratford
Most Leicester to Stratford buses use the Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Stratford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Leicester
Arrival bus stations in Stratford
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)Leicester Fosse Park, Fosse Park Ave, LE19 1HQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) from Leicester city centre
BusX6 · 21m · £2 · every ~4 min
50 · 23m · £2 · every ~10 min
104 · 32m · £0.90 · every ~10 min
18 · 44m · every ~8 min
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
City-centre transport
Getting to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station from Leicester city centre
BusHop · 0m · £2 · every ~14 min
26 · 1m · every ~10 min
21 · 4m
Leicester, Braunstone
City-centre transport
Getting to Leicester, Braunstone from Leicester city centre
Bus153, 158 · 7m · £2 · every ~9 min
153, 158 · 11m · £2 · every ~9 min
Nd · 20m · every ~9 min
20 · 26m · £2 · every ~4 min
Which Stratford station do buses from Leicester arrive at?
Buses from Leicester to Stratford most often arrive at London, Victoria Coach Station. Some services arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Stratford arrival station.
London, Stratford City Bus StationMontfichet Road, London E20 1EG, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Stratford City Bus Station from Stratford city centre
Bus108 · 6m · £4 · every ~24 min
London, Stratford City Bus Station bus station facilities and services
London, Stratford City Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Five Guys (in the station), Wahaca (0.2 km), The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside Westfield Stratford City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Stratford City Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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