How to get from London to Leicester
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 2h 20m, from €13.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Leicester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 20m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 139 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
London to Leicester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London Borough of CamdenbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Borough of Camden → Leicesterbus
FlixBus·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from London to Leicester works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Borough of Camden, about 10 min. Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by FlixBus bus on to Leicester (1h 50m). In total it's roughly €13 over 2h 20m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Leicester
DepartureLondonWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs London to Leicester
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
London to Leicester: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Leicester?+−
The most useful route takes about 2h 20m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Leicester from London?+−
About 139 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Leicester cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €13. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Leicester?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Leicester?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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