The average bus between Eastbourne and Leicester takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Eastbourne 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 2 hours between Eastbourne and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 3:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick South Terminal and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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9h 5m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Leicester station via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Eastbourne to Leicester bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Eastbourne to Leicester bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Eastbourne and Leicester is 229.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Gatwick South Terminal and Gatwick Airport South Terminal in around 7h 37m.