The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Weymouth
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Weymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Weymouth will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 buses that leave Leicester for Weymouth 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 243 km distance in an average of 8 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 15 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.
12:308h25Leicester20:55Weymouth£231One-way0 changes
10:409h15Leicester19:55Weymouth£291One-way0 changes
11:308h25Leicester19:55Weymouth£361One-way0 changes
12:308h25Leicester20:55Weymouth£231One-way0 changes
11:308h25Leicester19:55Weymouth£361One-way0 changes
10:409h15Leicester19:55Weymouth£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Weymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Weymouth 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 train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 243 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Weymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Weymouth coaches for today, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX440 · NX035 | Delayed 21:30 11:40Leicester, Braunstone | 9h15 | 20:55 Weymouth, The Esplanade / New Street (Marks & Spencer) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 16 May | |||||
![]() | 10:40 Leicester | 9h15 | 19:55 Weymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:30 Leicester | 8h25 | 19:55 Weymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Leicester | 8h25 | 20:55 Weymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Weymouth by coach or train
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Why should you book Leicester to Weymouth coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Weymouth.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Weymouth.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Leicester to Weymouth.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Weymouth
Buses from Leicester to Weymouth run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:42, the last at 16:20. The fastest coach covers the 243 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 243 km |
Average bus duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 5:42 |
Last bus 16:20 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Leicester to WeymouthYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Weymouth with National Express, FlixBus 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 Weymouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Weymouth 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 Weymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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