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Compare all timetables for the bus from Preston to Leicester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Preston to Leicester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $33
tomorrow
from $26
Sunday
from $30
Monday
Tuesday
from $30
Wednesday
from $22
Thursday
from $31

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    12:15 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 20m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      6:25 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 5m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      7:35 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 2h 25m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    12:15 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    5h 40m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    8:55 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    12:15 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 20m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      6:25 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 5m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      7:35 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 1h 20m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    8:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    12:15 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      6:25 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      8:50 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    11:50 PM
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    12:15 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    8:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    8:50 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Preston
    Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Leicester via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      6:25 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      8:50 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $7

Frequency of bus connections between Preston and Leicester

See here how frequent the connections between Preston and Leicester are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Preston to Leicester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Preston and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 buses from Preston to Leicester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Preston and Leicester, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Preston to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Preston to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Leicester starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus $22
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Bus 2:25 PM
Latest Bus 10:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 101.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Preston to Leicester

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Preston for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/30/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
$34
Saturday 05/31
$32
Sunday 06/01
$30
Monday 06/02
Tuesday 06/03
$30
Wednesday 06/04
$22
Thursday 06/05
$31
Friday 06/06
$21
Saturday 06/07
$33
Sunday 06/08
$42
Monday 06/09
Tuesday 06/10
Wednesday 06/11
$23
Thursday 06/12
Friday 06/13
$49
Saturday 06/14
$28
Sunday 06/15
$24
Monday 06/16
$22
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
$23
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
$24
Saturday 06/21

The cheapest time to travel from Preston to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Preston to Leicester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $22, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Preston to Leicester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Preston to Leicester, with $22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

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

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Leicester

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Preston to Leicester? Compare all modes of transports from Preston to Leicester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Preston to Leicester bus

How much does a Preston Leicester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 9h 25m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $52. 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 Preston to Leicester each day?

Every day, the Preston to Leicester bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Preston to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from Preston starts at 2:25 PM. 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 Preston to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from Preston for Leicester starts at 10:20 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 Preston Leicester route?

When traveling by bus from Preston 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 Preston and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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