The average bus between Essex and Leicester takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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 Essex and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Leicester station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Essex to Leicester bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Essex to Leicester bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Essex and Leicester is 147.2 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Interchange and Coach Station in around 4h 15m.