4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Leicester
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
97 km
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.
The average ticket from Luton to Leicester will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 buses that leave Luton for Leicester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 97 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Leicester coaches for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX230 | 19:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 19:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 21:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 21:10 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 23:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 4h10 | 02:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 22:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 00:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX230 | 23:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h45 | 03:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Friday 20 February | |||||
| 01:35 Luton | 2h05 | 03:40 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:50 Luton | 2h10 | 14:00 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:50 Luton | 4h40 | 22:30 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Leicester
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Buses from Luton to Leicester run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 26 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 97 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Luton to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Luton to Leicester with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Leicester 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 Leicester, 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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