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Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to York

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

today
tomorrow
$27
Sunday
$22
Monday
Tuesday
$24
Wednesday
$26
Thursday
$26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 45m 9:00 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:45 PM York Central Station  Economy $27
National Express 4h 52m 7:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:22 AM York Central Station  Economy $27
National Express 5h 33m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 6:03 PM York Central Station  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Leeds, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 49m
      0
      8:50 AM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      10:55 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 1m
    • Coastliner
      0h 43m
      0
      10:56 AM
      Leeds
      Seacroft The Green
      11:39 AM
      York
      College Bus Stop
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 1h 56m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 53m 9:00 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:53 PM York Central Station  Economy $22
National Express 5h 21m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 5:51 PM York Central Station  Economy $26
National Express 8h 6m 11:55 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 8:01 AM York Central Station  Economy $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Leeds, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 44m
      0
      8:50 AM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      10:55 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Coastliner
      1h 34m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      12:34 PM
      York
      The Stonebow
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 1h 9m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 30m 8:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:25 PM York Central Station  Economy $24
National Express 5h 35m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 6:05 PM York Central Station  Economy $24
National Express 8h 6m 11:55 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 8:01 AM York Central Station  Economy $26
National Express 4h 30m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:20 AM York Central Station  Economy $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Leeds, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      6:50 PM
      Leeds
      Kirkgate
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Coastliner
      1h 5m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      8:10 PM
      York
      Bus Station
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 6m 11:55 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 8:01 AM York Central Station  Economy $26
National Express 4h 30m 8:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:25 PM York Central Station  Economy $27
National Express 5h 35m 12:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 6:05 PM York Central Station  Economy $27
National Express 4h 30m 7:50 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:20 AM York Central Station  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Leeds, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      6:50 PM
      Leeds
      Kirkgate
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Coastliner
      1h 5m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      8:10 PM
      York
      Bus Station
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 10m 10:05 AM Leicester Fosse Park 2:15 PM York Leeman Road  Economy $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Leicester to York via Leeds, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      6:50 PM
      Leeds
      Kirkgate
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Coastliner
      1h 5m
      0
      7:05 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      8:10 PM
      York
      Bus Station
      0
      Coastliner
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 0h 25m shorter, and you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Leicester to York is $17 on 8/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and York

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and York are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Leicester to York. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Leicester and York.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from Leicester to York, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Leicester and York, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Leicester to York

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Leicester to York in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to York starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 10:05 AM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 91.3 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to York

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Leicester for York: 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
Saturday 07/25
$27
Sunday 07/26
$22
Monday 07/27
Tuesday 07/28
$24
Wednesday 07/29
$26
Thursday 07/30
$19
Friday 07/31
Saturday 08/01
$26
Sunday 08/02
$24
Monday 08/03
$17
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
$19
Friday 08/07
$26
Saturday 08/08
$24
Sunday 08/09
$20
Monday 08/10
$22
Tuesday 08/11
$24
Wednesday 08/12
$26
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to York

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to York, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leicester to York. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to York, with $22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to York

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 York 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 York, 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 York are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and York

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to York

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

FAQs about the Leicester to York bus

How much does a Leicester York bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 4h 53m to reach York. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $36. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to York.

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

Every day, the Leicester to York 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 Leicester to York take?

The fastest bus from Leicester to York is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to York?

The earliest bus arriving in York from Leicester starts at 9:00 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 York?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for York starts at 10:05 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 Leicester York route?

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

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to York

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