The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Leicester
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Leicester will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Leicester without transferring at least once.
NX035 · NX4407:15 PM5h50Bournemouth, Coach Station1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM7h35Bournemouth, Coach Station7:05 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 AM7h05Bournemouth, Coach Station10:25 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM7h25Bournemouth, Coach Station11:10 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM6h30Bournemouth, Coach Station11:50 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$311One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX4407:15 PM5h50Bournemouth, Coach Station1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX4405:20 PM6h05Bournemouth, Coach Station11:25 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM6h05Bournemouth, Coach Station2:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$421One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX4407:35 AM6h15Bournemouth, Coach Station1:50 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$471One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX4406:10 AM6h20Bournemouth, Coach Station12:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$331One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bournemouth to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Leicester buses for tomorrow, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · NX450 | Delayed 3:40 AM 12:50 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 7h10 | 8:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h05 | 9:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | Delayed 3:40 AM 2:20 AMBournemouth, Coach Station | 6h45 | 9:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 3:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h40 | 10:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h30 | 10:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h55 | 11:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 5:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h20 | 11:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 5:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h25 | 12:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 6:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h15 | 12:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h20 | 3:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h05 | 1:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 7:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h30 | 2:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 8:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h55 | 3:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 9:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h00 | 4:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h35 | 6:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h00 | 6:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 10:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h00 | 5:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 11:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h05 | 6:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 12:40 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h50 | 7:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h10 | 8:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 8:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 1:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 8:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 2:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h25 | 8:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h25 | 10:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h05 | 9:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 4:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h05 | 10:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 6:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h50 | 12:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX440 | On time 7:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h00 | 3:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Leicester
Buses from Bournemouth to Leicester run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:32, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 1:32 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Bournemouth to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Leicester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $19 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bournemouth to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Leicester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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