Bus Cambridge to Leicester - Compare all Companies

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

today

$25

tomorrow

$16

Wednesday

$25

Thursday

Friday

$20

Saturday

Sunday

$28

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 40m	9:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	11:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2025 9:50:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/10/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	4h 20m	2:15 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	6:35 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2025 2:15:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/10/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	5h 25m	7:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	12:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2025 7:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/11/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 0m	10:40 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	3:40 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2025 10:40:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/11/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
National Express	5h 0m	10:40 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	3:40 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/10/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 45m	2:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	11:45 AM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/11/2025 2:00:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/11/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	8h 30m	12:30 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:00 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/11/2025 12:30:00 PM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/11/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	9h 30m	2:15 AM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	11:45 AM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/11/2025 2:15:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/11/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	8h 10m	12:50 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	9:00 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/11/2025 12:50:00 PM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/11/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 5m	2:15 AM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	10:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/11/2025 2:15:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/11/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 40m	9:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	11:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 9:50:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 35m	1:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	3:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 1:50:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	4h 30m	6:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	10:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 6:00:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	4h 20m	2:15 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	6:35 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 2:15:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
National Express	5h 25m	7:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	12:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 7:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/13/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 45m	2:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	11:45 AM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/14/2025 2:00:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/14/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	8h 30m	12:30 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	9:00 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/14/2025 12:30:00 PM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/14/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	9h 30m	2:15 AM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	11:45 AM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/14/2025 2:15:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/14/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	1h 35m	1:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	3:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/14/2025 1:50:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/14/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 40m	9:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	11:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/14/2025 9:50:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/14/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 35m	1:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	3:25 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/16/2025 1:50:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/16/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	1h 40m	9:50 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	11:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/16/2025 9:50:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/16/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	4h 15m	6:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	10:15 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/16/2025 6:00:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/16/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	5h 0m	10:40 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	3:40 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/16/2025 10:40:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/17/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
National Express	5h 25m	7:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	12:35 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 11/16/2025 7:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/17/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cambridge to Leicester is $16 on 11/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Leicester

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Cambridge to Leicester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Cambridge and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Cambridge to Leicester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Leicester, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cambridge to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Leicester starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Bus	9:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	61.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cambridge to Leicester

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cambridge for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/10/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/09

Monday 11/10

$25

Tuesday 11/11

$16

Wednesday 11/12

$25

Thursday 11/13

Friday 11/14

$20

Saturday 11/15

Sunday 11/16

$28

Monday 11/17

$28

Tuesday 11/18

Wednesday 11/19

$28

Thursday 11/20

Friday 11/21

Saturday 11/22

Sunday 11/23

Monday 11/24

Tuesday 11/25

Wednesday 11/26

Thursday 11/27

Friday 11/28

Saturday 11/29

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

$16

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Leicester

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

With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cambridge to Leicester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Leicester, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Leicester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Leicester

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

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Trumpington

High Street

Fair Street

Maids Causeway

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 Cambridge to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Cambridge to Leicester bus

How much does a Cambridge Leicester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 8h 30m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $70. 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 Cambridge to Leicester each day?

Every day, the Cambridge to Leicester bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cambridge to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 1h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from Cambridge starts at 9:50 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 Cambridge to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from Cambridge for Leicester starts at 10:40 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 Cambridge Leicester route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cambridge and to Leicester

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