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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bedford to Leicester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$28

tomorrow

$28

Sunday

Monday

$26

Tuesday

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	6:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	9:10 AM	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:35:00 AM to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 35m	7:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:10 AM	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:35:00 AM to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	2h 45m	6:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	9:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	7:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 15m	8:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 50m	6:05 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	8:55 AM	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:05:00 AM to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	2h 50m	7:05 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	9:55 AM	Leicester	Braunstone	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:05:00 AM to Braunstone, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
National Express	3h 0m	6:05 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	9:05 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 0m	7:05 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:05 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	2h 10m	10:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 40m	6:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	9:15 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 45m	7:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 15m	8:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
National Express	2h 20m	9:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	11:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
National Express	2h 10m	10:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 40m	6:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	9:15 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 45m	7:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 15m	8:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
National Express	2h 20m	9:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	11:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
National Express	2h 10m	10:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 40m	6:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	9:15 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 45m	7:35 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:35:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 15m	8:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	10:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 8:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
National Express	2h 20m	9:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	11:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 9:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
National Express	2h 10m	10:15 AM	Bedford	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bedford to Leicester is $26 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bedford and Leicester

See here how frequent the connections between Bedford and Leicester are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Bedford to Leicester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Bedford and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 36 buses from Bedford to Leicester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bedford and Leicester, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bedford to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 14 times every day by bus from Bedford to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bedford to Leicester starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	2h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:35 AM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	3,210.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bedford to Leicester

Every day, 14 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bedford for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$28

Saturday 12/06

$28

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$26

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$26

Thursday 12/11

$26

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$28

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bedford to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bedford to Leicester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $26, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bedford to Leicester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bedford to Leicester, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Bedford to Leicester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bedford to Leicester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bedford to Leicester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bedford to Leicester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bedford and Leicester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bedford and Leicester.

Central Bus Station

Allhallows

St Nicholas Church

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bedford to Leicester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bedford to Leicester? Or which bus companies serve the route Bedford to Leicester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bedford to Leicester bus

How much does a Bedford Leicester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 2h 40m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bedford to Leicester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $31. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Leicester.

On average, how many connections are available from Bedford to Leicester each day?

Every day, the Bedford to Leicester bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bedford to Leicester take?

The fastest bus from Bedford to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 2h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bedford to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from Bedford starts at 6:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bedford to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from Bedford for Leicester starts at 7:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bedford Leicester route?

When traveling by bus from Bedford to Leicester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bedford and Leicester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bedford to Leicester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bedford Leicester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bedford Leicester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bedford to Leicester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bedford to Leicester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bedford and to Leicester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bedford and to Leicester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!