Bus Scarborough to Leicester: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Scarborough to Leicester

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

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Monday

$18

Tuesday

$22

Wednesday

Thursday

$22

Friday

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	2:10 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	9:10 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 0m	1:10 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	8:10 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	8:25 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	3:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Scarborough to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Coastliner
  
  6h 38m
  
  0
  
  2:32 PM
  
  Scarborough
  Staxton
  
  5:03 PM
  
  Leeds
  Seacroft The Green
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Coastliner goes from Staxton, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:32:00 PM to Seacroft The Green, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 31m
- National Express
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  9:10 PM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 17m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 0m	2:10 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	9:10 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 0m	1:10 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	8:10 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	8:25 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	3:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:25:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Scarborough to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Coastliner
  
  6h 38m
  
  0
  
  2:32 PM
  
  Scarborough
  Staxton
  
  5:03 PM
  
  Leeds
  Seacroft The Green
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Coastliner goes from Staxton, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:32:00 PM to Seacroft The Green, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 31m
- National Express
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  9:10 PM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 17m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 55m	8:25 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	3:20 AM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 0m	1:10 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	8:10 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 0m	2:10 PM	Scarborough	Central Station	9:10 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Station, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Scarborough to Leicester via Leeds, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Coastliner
  
  6h 38m
  
  0
  
  2:32 PM
  
  Scarborough
  Staxton
  
  5:03 PM
  
  Leeds
  Seacroft The Green
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Coastliner goes from Staxton, Scarborough (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:32:00 PM to Seacroft The Green, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 31m
- National Express
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  9:10 PM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 17m shorter, and you will save $8

Frequency of bus connections between Scarborough and Leicester

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Scarborough to Leicester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Scarborough and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Scarborough to Leicester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Scarborough and Leicester, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/20/2026 costs just $18, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Scarborough to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Scarborough to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Scarborough to Leicester starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:10 PM
Latest Bus	8:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	117.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Scarborough to Leicester

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Scarborough 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

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$18

Tuesday 07/28

$22

Wednesday 07/29

$26

Thursday 07/30

$22

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$26

Thursday 08/06

$22

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$22

Sunday 08/09

$22

Monday 08/10

$18

Tuesday 08/11

$24

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Scarborough to Leicester

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

With a price starting from $18, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Scarborough to Leicester. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Scarborough to Leicester, with $18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

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

All bus stations and stops in Scarborough and Leicester

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

Staxton

Hare & Hounds Crossroads

Peasholm Park

Greyhound Inn Bus Stop

Seamer Roundabout Bus Stop

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 Scarborough to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Scarborough to Leicester bus

How much does a Scarborough Leicester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 7h 0m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $31. 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 Scarborough to Leicester each day?

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

The fastest bus from Scarborough to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Scarborough to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from Scarborough starts at 1:10 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 Scarborough to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from Scarborough for Leicester starts at 8:25 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 Scarborough Leicester route?

When traveling by bus from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Leicester?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Scarborough and to Leicester

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