Bus Cheltenham to Leicester - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cheltenham to Leicester

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

today

$10

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

Friday

$29

Saturday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	8:50 AM	Cheltenham	Arle Court	4:20 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 8:50:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 35m	11:05 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	6:40 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 11:05:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 0m	11:05 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	7:05 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 11:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	3h 50m	10:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	2:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 10:40:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/23/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 0m	2:20 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	7:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 2:20:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
	National Express	3h 50m	10:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	2:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 10:40:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/26/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Bus Station
  
  3:35 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Leicester
  Fosse Park
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 3/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/25/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	5h 0m	2:20 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	7:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 2:20:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/27/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
	National Express	3h 50m	10:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	2:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/27/2026 10:40:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:40 PM
  
  Cheltenham
  Royal Well Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 10:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- National Express
  
  1h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 3/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/29/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	8:50 AM	Cheltenham	Arle Court	4:20 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Arle Court, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 8:50:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	3h 50m	10:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	3:30 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 10:40:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/29/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	5h 20m	2:20 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	7:40 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 2:20:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
FlixBus	7h 35m	11:05 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	6:40 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 0m	11:05 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	7:05 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 3/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/28/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cheltenham to Leicester is $9 on 4/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cheltenham and Leicester

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Cheltenham to Leicester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cheltenham and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Cheltenham to Leicester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cheltenham and Leicester, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cheltenham to Leicester

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cheltenham to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cheltenham to Leicester starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	64.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Cheltenham to Leicester

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cheltenham for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

$10

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$28

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$29

Saturday 03/28

$12

Sunday 03/29

$27

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

$11

Thursday 04/02

$11

Friday 04/03

$29

Saturday 04/04

Sunday 04/05

Monday 04/06

$30

Tuesday 04/07

$11

Wednesday 04/08

$27

Thursday 04/09

$23

Friday 04/10

$29

Saturday 04/11

$10

Sunday 04/12

$28

Monday 04/13

$28

Tuesday 04/14

Wednesday 04/15

$29

Thursday 04/16

$25

Friday 04/17

$10

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Cheltenham to Leicester

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

With a price starting from $10, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cheltenham to Leicester. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cheltenham to Leicester, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

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

All bus stations and stops in Cheltenham and Leicester

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

Arle Court

A40 Gloucester Rd

Royal Well Bus Station

Royal Well Rd

Charlton Kings

Cirencester Rd

Racecourse

Evesham Rd

GCHQ Bus Station

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 Cheltenham to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Cheltenham to Leicester bus

How much does a Cheltenham Leicester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 7h 30m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $38. 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 Cheltenham to Leicester each day?

Every day, the Cheltenham to Leicester bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cheltenham to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 3h 50m. 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 Cheltenham to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from Cheltenham starts at 8:50 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 Cheltenham to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Leicester route?

When traveling by bus from Cheltenham to Leicester, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Cheltenham and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Cheltenham 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: FlixBus and National Express.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cheltenham to Leicester?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cheltenham and to Leicester

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