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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £142 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £142, while a flight costs an average of £431.
Distance: 1543 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£142 Average Price Cheapest | £431 Average Price | £220 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 56m Average total duration 35h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Leicester:
A coach is £289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Leicester costing on average £431.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 35h 56m.
You'll arrive about 15h 51m sooner (4h 11m by flight vs 20h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £431 compared to roughly £220 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Leicester from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Leicester are Birmingham, London, Nottingham, Coventry and Sheffield. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Leicester on Omio.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Nottingham is known for the Robin Hood legend, its lace-making past and a lively student atmosphere. The compact city blends Nottingham Castle and the Lace Market with independent shops, music and strong sporting traditions.
Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
Sheffield is known for its steelmaking heritage, modern music culture and easy access to green space. It feels both urban and outdoorsy, with Victorian buildings, independent venues and the Peak District nearby.
Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Leicester.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Leicester:
A coach is £289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Leicester costing on average £431.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 35h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Leicester as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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