The average bus between Cockfosters and Leicester takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cockfosters to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Cockfosters and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cockfosters is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Leicester at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendon Town Hall and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cockfosters to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cockfosters to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Cockfosters station and arriving at Leicester station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Cockfosters to Leicester bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Golders Green Station.
Cockfosters to Leicester bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Cockfosters and Leicester is 129 km. The road distance is 167 km.
National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to St Margaret's Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.