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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
31
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 £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 31 buses that leave Luton for Leicester every day 30 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 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
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NX230
NX230
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NX230
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NX440
NX240
NX230
NX240Omio recommends booking the train 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 £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 97 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Leicester coaches for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 | 9:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 10:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 10:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 12:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 11:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h10 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 12:00 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h00 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h15 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h05 | 15:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:20 Luton | 4h45 | 19:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
NX230 | 14:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h15 | 17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 15:00 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h05 | 17:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Luton | 4h45 | 21:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
NX230 | 16:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h10 | 18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 16:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h00 | 18:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:10 Luton | 4h25 | 21:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:10 Luton | 4h00 | 21:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
NX240 | 17:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h55 | 19:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 18:00 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h45 | 19:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Luton | 4h05 | 22:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Luton | 3h45 | 21:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Luton | 4h20 | 22:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Luton | 4h40 | 23:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 18:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 19:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 20:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 22:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 20:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 22:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:15 Luton | 3h25 | 23:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
NX230 | 21:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 23:00 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 | 21:10 Luton | 4h05 | 1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:10 Luton | 3h40 | 0:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:25 Luton | 4h50 | 3:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:25 Luton | 4h10 | 2:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 change | |
NX230 | 22:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 0:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 22:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 0:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 23:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 · NX230 | 23:59 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h41 | 3:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Thursday 20 August | |||||
NX230 | 0:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 1:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:45 Luton | 1h30 | 2:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 1:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 3:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 1:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h55 | 3:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | 2:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 4:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 8:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h00 | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 8:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 1h50 | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 9:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h05 | 11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Luton to Leicester run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 27 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 30m.
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Modern museum telling the story of Richard III through archaeology, history and the king’s Leicester burial site.
Leicester’s main art and history museum, with dinosaur galleries, fine art and displays on the city’s people and past.
Museum beside Roman remains, exploring local archaeology from Roman Leicester to later city history in a compact setting.
Lively regenerated waterside with bars, boats, public art and an easy walk linking the city centre to the canal heritage area.
Large central park with formal gardens, broad lawns and space to relax near the university and city centre.
Attractive green space around abbey ruins and the River Soar, good for walks, wildlife and traces of medieval Leicester.
Red Leicester is a crumbly orange cow’s milk cheese from Leicestershire, long linked to the county and traditionally coloured with annatto for its rich hue.
Melton Mowbray pork pie is a hand-raised pie from Leicestershire with seasoned chopped pork and a distinctive free-form crust, traditionally eaten cold.
Stilton is a famous English blue cheese historically traded through Leicestershire, prized for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour on local cheeseboards.
Popular Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile known for rich curries, tandoori dishes and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Stylish modern British restaurant and bar in St Martins Square, known for seasonal plates, cocktails and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Long-running vegetarian Gujarati restaurant serving thalis, snacks and sweets in a simple, busy setting loved by local families.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Luton to Leicester buses use the Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare Luton and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
Leicester, Braunstone is 3 km from Leicester city centre. Public transport options include:
Leicester, Braunstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack outlets in the nearby vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester, Braunstone. ATMs are available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Available at Leicester, Braunstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester, Braunstone: Basic wheelchair accessibility.
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