Leicester to Whitby bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Whitby

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£25

Fastest journey

8 h 13 m

Average duration

9 h 28 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

208 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leicester to Whitby will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Leicester for Whitby 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 208 km distance in an average of 9 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 13 m .

The slowest buses will take 10 h 43 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
01:258h13
Leicester
09:38Whitby
£231One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:5510h43
Leicester
09:38Whitby
£281One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Leicester to Whitby

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £63.

Distance: 208 km

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Train

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£79

Average Price

5h 59m

Average total duration

5h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 35m

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30m

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Live departures

Leicester to Whitby bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:40
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
london_north_eastern_railway10:13 Leicester
5h29
15:42 Whitby0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
national_express01:25 Leicester
8h13
09:38 Whitby0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to Whitby

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Buses from Leicester to Whitby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
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
208 km
Average bus duration
5h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
4
Fastest bus
7h 58m
First bus
02:25
Last bus
23:55
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 from Leicester to WhitbyYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Whitby with National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 58m
Cheapest Price
£17
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 Whitby coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Leicester to Whitby 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 Whitby.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Leicester to Whitby can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester to Whitby is £45; 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 Whitby is 5 h 28 min   to travel the 129 mile long trip, with around there are 4 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Leicester to Whitby leaves at 02: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Leicester to Whitby leaves at 23: 55.
There are 4 coaches a day from Leicester to Whitby which require at least one change with National Express or Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Leicester to Whitby coach with National Express or Bus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from Leicester to Whitby as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month for a coach from Leicester to Whitby is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Whitby from Leicester including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Leicester to Whitby has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester to Whitby.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Leicester to Whitby.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Leicester to Whitby.
    No, luggage for the coach from Leicester to Whitby needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Leicester to Whitby.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Leicester to Whitby.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester to Whitby.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Leicester to Whitby.

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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 Whitby.
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