The average bus between Eastbourne and Leicester takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. 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 hourly between Eastbourne and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Eastbourne to Leicester bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Old Steine station.
Eastbourne to Leicester bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Book your Eastbourne to Leicester bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove and National Express.
The distance between Eastbourne and Leicester is 229.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to St Margaret's Bus Station via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 24m.