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Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Sheffield

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

today
$10
tomorrow
$10
Sunday
$11
Monday
$9
Tuesday
$10
Wednesday
$13
Thursday
$9

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 35m 8:10 AM Leicester Fosse Park 9:45 AM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $10
FlixBus 1h 35m 11:40 AM Leicester Fosse Park 1:15 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $10
FlixBus 1h 40m 4:25 PM Leicester Fosse Park 6:05 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $10
National Express 2h 0m 11:55 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:55 AM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 2h 45m 12:40 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:25 PM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 5m 6:00 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 8:05 AM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $10
FlixBus 2h 5m 1:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:15 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $10
FlixBus 2h 5m 4:10 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 6:15 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $10
National Express 2h 0m 11:55 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:55 AM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 2h 30m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:00 PM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 20m 2:15 AM Leicester Fosse Park 3:35 AM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $11
FlixBus 1h 35m 8:10 AM Leicester Fosse Park 9:45 AM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $11
FlixBus 1h 20m 8:50 AM Leicester Fosse Park 10:10 AM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $11
National Express 2h 50m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:20 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $13
National Express 2h 30m 7:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:00 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 55m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:25 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $9
National Express 2h 30m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:20 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 0m 11:55 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:55 AM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 2h 30m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:00 PM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $13
National Express 2h 10m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:00 PM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $13
National Express 2h 55m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:25 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $13
National Express 2h 30m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:20 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 55m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:25 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $13
National Express 2h 30m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:20 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to Sheffield via Derby, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      2:00 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      3:20 AM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      4:05 AM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      5:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 30m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:00 PM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $9
National Express 2h 55m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:25 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $9
National Express 2h 30m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:20 PM Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange  Economy $9
National Express 2h 0m 11:55 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:55 AM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 2h 10m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:00 PM Sheffield Bus Station  Economy $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Leicester to Sheffield is $8 on 7/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Sheffield

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Sheffield are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Leicester to Sheffield. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Leicester and Sheffield.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 buses from Leicester to Sheffield, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Sheffield, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Leicester to Sheffield

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 9 times every day by bus from Leicester to Sheffield in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Sheffield starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 1h 20m
Earliest Bus 2:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 53.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to Sheffield

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Leicester for Sheffield: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 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
$10
Saturday 07/25
$13
Sunday 07/26
$13
Monday 07/27
$9
Tuesday 07/28
$10
Wednesday 07/29
$13
Thursday 07/30
$9
Friday 07/31
$10
Saturday 08/01
$13
Sunday 08/02
$10
Monday 08/03
$9
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
$9
Friday 08/07
$10
Saturday 08/08
$10
Sunday 08/09
$10
Monday 08/10
$9
Tuesday 08/11
$9
Wednesday 08/12
$9
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Sheffield

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Sheffield, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $9, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leicester to Sheffield. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Sheffield, with $9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Sheffield

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 Leicester to Sheffield 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 Leicester to Sheffield, 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 Leicester to Sheffield are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Sheffield

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

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 Leicester to Sheffield? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Sheffield.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Sheffield

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

FAQs about the Leicester to Sheffield bus

How much does a Leicester Sheffield bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 2h 55m to reach Sheffield. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $16. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sheffield.

On average, how many connections are available from Leicester to Sheffield each day?

Every day, the Leicester to Sheffield bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Leicester to Sheffield is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Sheffield?

The earliest bus arriving in Sheffield from Leicester starts at 2:15 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 Leicester to Sheffield?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for Sheffield starts at 11:55 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 Leicester Sheffield route?

When traveling by bus from Leicester to Sheffield, 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 Leicester and Sheffield?

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to Sheffield

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