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

today

$19

tomorrow

$24

Monday

$23

Tuesday

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$24

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 40m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:45:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
	National Express	8h 0m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	8:55 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 40m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
	National Express	8h 0m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	8:55 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	7h 55m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	8:50 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
	National Express	8h 40m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 40m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
	National Express	7h 55m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	8:50 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 40m	10:45 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	7:25 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
	National Express	7h 55m	12:55 AM	Carlisle	Bus Station	8:50 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station		Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:55:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Carlisle to Leicester is $16 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Carlisle and Leicester

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Carlisle to Leicester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Carlisle and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Carlisle to Leicester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Leicester, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Carlisle to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Carlisle to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Carlisle to Leicester starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	7h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	10:45 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	172.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Carlisle to Leicester

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Carlisle for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$19

Sunday 07/26

$24

Monday 07/27

$23

Tuesday 07/28

$16

Wednesday 07/29

$18

Thursday 07/30

$24

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$21

Sunday 08/02

$24

Monday 08/03

$23

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$42

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$19

Sunday 08/09

$16

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$16

Wednesday 08/12

$21

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Carlisle to Leicester

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

With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Carlisle to Leicester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Leicester, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

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

All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Leicester

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

Bus Station

Lonsdale St 9A

MacDonalds Bus Station

MacDonalds MacDonalds

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 Carlisle to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Carlisle to Leicester bus

How much does a Carlisle 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 40m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $40. 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 Carlisle to Leicester each day?

Every day, the Carlisle to Leicester bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Carlisle to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 7h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carlisle to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from Carlisle starts at 12:55 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 Carlisle to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from Carlisle for Leicester starts at 10:45 AM. 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 Carlisle Leicester route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Carlisle 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.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Carlisle and to Leicester

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