The average bus between Leicester and Bury takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Bury. 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 3 hours between Leicester and Bury. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Bury at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Bury? 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 Leicester to Bury. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Bury station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Leicester to Bury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Bury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Leicester and Bury is 132.3 km. The road distance is 189 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.