The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Thornaby
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Thornaby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Thornaby will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leicester for Thornaby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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.
18:008h25Leicester2:25Thornaby£171One-way0 changes
18:008h25Leicester2:25Thornaby£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Thornaby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Thornaby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 211 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Thornaby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Thornaby coaches for tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:00 Leicester | 8h25 | 2:25 Thornaby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Thornaby
Buses from Leicester to Thornaby run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 19:45. The fastest coach covers the 211 km distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 211 km |
Average bus duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 19:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Megabus from Leicester to ThornabyYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Thornaby with Megabus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Thornaby coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Thornaby 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 Thornaby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
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- 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.
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- 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).
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- 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.
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