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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Poole to Leicester
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Poole to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Leicester will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 2 buses that leave Poole for Leicester 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 222 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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 Poole to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Poole to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 222 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £84 Average Price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Poole to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 11 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:50 Poole | 7h00 | 08:50 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poole to Leicester
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Buses from Poole to Leicester run on average 26 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 222 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 222 km |
Average bus duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 01:20 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Poole to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Poole to Leicester with National Express, Megabus for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Poole to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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