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Luton to Leicester bus with National Express

Tue, 11 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 11 Feb

Cheapest

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

National Express
22:452h10
Luton
00:55Leicester
£271One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:352h20
Luton
00:55Leicester
£271One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:553h45
Luton
03:40Leicester
£331One-way
0 changes

Luton to Leicester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National ExpressNational Express22:45 Luton2h10 00:55 Leicester0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express22:35 Luton2h20 00:55 Leicester0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express23:55 Luton3h45 03:40 Leicester0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Luton to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 11 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 10 m

Average

2 h 45 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

97 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Luton for Leicester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

National Express
22:452h10
Luton
00:55Leicester
£271One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:352h20
Luton
00:55Leicester
£271One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:553h45
Luton
03:40Leicester
£331One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Leicester

Buses from Luton to Leicester run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 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
97 km
Average bus duration
2h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
16
Direct buses
10
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
2h 0m
First bus
00:05
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

Coach companies: National Express and East Midlands Trains Luton to Leicester

Find the best coaches between Luton and Leicester with Omio's travel partners National Express and East Midlands Trains from £18. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Luton to Leicester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Luton to Leicester coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: £20
  • National Express frequency: 12 a day

Buses From Luton To Leicester: Journey Details

The main provider of buses from Luton to Leicester is National Express. They offer the quickest and most direct routes. There are other routes available using several local bus companies, although takes much longer overall. The first bus of the day is at 7:45 a.m. and the last is at 11:45 p.m. There are between 13 and 20 departures per day, leaving Luton every 1-2 hours. There is usually one direct bus per day which takes 1.5 hours. Indirect journeys take between 2.5 and 3.5 hours, requiring one change at Luton Airport or Milton Keynes Coachway.

Taking the Bus from Luton

Buses leave from Luton (Town) Station Interchange in the city centre, the Luton Airport Bus Station or Challney, near the Travelodge hotel. The airport and Challney departure points are located around 3-4 kilometres from the city centre, which takes less than 10 minutes by road. There are many local buses that travel around Luton stopping at these departure points, they run every few minutes from around 5:30 a.m. until midnight.

Getting into Leicester by Bus

Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England, famous for its long history dating back to Roman times. There are many well-preserved Roman ruins and other interesting monuments, Leicester is also the burial place of King Richard III. National Express buses arrive at Leicester Coach Station, which is right in the heart of the city and less than 10 minutes from the main train station. The coach station is within walking distance of many locations within the city. Alternatively, there are plenty of buses which take just a few minutes to travel around Leicester and run until around 11:30 p.m.

FAQs: Luton to Leicester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Luton to Leicester 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 Luton to Leicester.
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Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Leicester can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Leicester is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Luton to Leicester coach travel time is 1 h 35 min   for the 60 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Luton to Leicester leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Luton to Leicester leaves at 23: 55.
There are 18 coaches a day from Luton to Leicester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Luton to Leicester you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Leicester from Luton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, located 0.1 miles (211 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Leicester from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Luton to Leicester is April.
You have options as you can travel to Leicester from Luton 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Leicester

Luton
Leicester
The major coach station for departures in Luton is Luton, Station Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Station Interchange for your trip from Luton to Leicester.
Luton, Station Interchange
The major coach station for arrivals 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 to Leicester from Luton.
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station

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