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Compare all timetables for the bus from York to Leicester

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

today
$18
tomorrow
$21
Saturday
$17
Sunday
$21
Monday
$16
Tuesday
$18
Wednesday
$16

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 40m 3:45 PM York Leeman Road 7:25 PM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $18
National Express 4h 57m 4:13 PM York Central Station 9:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $25
National Express 4h 58m 10:12 PM York Central Station 3:10 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 4h 38m 3:32 PM York Central Station 8:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 57m 4:13 PM York Central Station 9:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 4h 58m 10:12 PM York Central Station 3:10 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $25
National Express 4h 38m 3:32 PM York Central Station 8:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 15m 8:00 AM York Leeman Road 12:15 PM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $17
FlixBus 3h 15m 3:45 PM York Leeman Road 7:00 PM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $18
National Express 4h 59m 4:11 PM York Central Station 9:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $25
National Express 4h 9m 3:51 PM York Central Station 8:00 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $27
National Express 4h 58m 10:12 PM York Central Station 3:10 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 49m 4:21 PM York Central Station 9:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 5h 58m 9:12 PM York Central Station 3:10 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $25
National Express 4h 39m 3:21 PM York Central Station 8:00 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Sheffield, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 49m
      0
      1:11 PM
      York
      Central Station
      3:45 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 35m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      6:00 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 10m 6:50 AM York Leeman Road 12:00 PM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $16
FlixBus 4h 15m 8:00 AM York Leeman Road 12:15 PM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $17
National Express 4h 57m 4:13 PM York Central Station 9:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 4h 38m 3:32 PM York Central Station 8:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $27
National Express 4h 58m 10:12 PM York Central Station 3:10 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 57m 4:13 PM York Central Station 9:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $18
National Express 4h 58m 10:12 PM York Central Station 3:10 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 4h 38m 3:32 PM York Central Station 8:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Leicester via Sheffield, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 14m
      0
      12:11 PM
      York
      Central Station
      2:30 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      2:45 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      4:25 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 24m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 10m 6:50 AM York Leeman Road 12:00 PM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $16
FlixBus 4h 15m 8:00 AM York Leeman Road 12:15 PM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $17
National Express 4h 57m 4:13 PM York Central Station 9:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 4h 58m 10:12 PM York Central Station 3:10 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 4h 38m 3:32 PM York Central Station 8:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from York to Leicester is $16 on 5/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between York and Leicester

See here how frequent the connections between York and Leicester are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from York to Leicester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between York and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from York to Leicester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between York and Leicester, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from York to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from York to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from York to Leicester starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 3h 15m
Earliest Bus 3:32 PM
Latest Bus 10:12 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 91.3 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from York to Leicester

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave York for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

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

The cheapest time to travel from York to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from York to Leicester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from York to Leicester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from York to Leicester, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

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

All bus stations and stops in York and Leicester

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from York to Leicester

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

FAQs about the York to Leicester bus

How much does a York 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 5h 10m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $32. 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 York to Leicester each day?

Every day, the York 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 York to Leicester take?

The fastest bus from York to Leicester is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from York to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from York starts at 3:32 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 York to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from York for Leicester starts at 10:12 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 York Leicester route?

When traveling by bus from York 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 York and Leicester?

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

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between York and Leicester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from York to Leicester?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between York and Leicester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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