The average bus between Leicester and Hastings takes 8h 33m and the fastest bus takes 7h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Hastings. 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 Hastings. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Hastings at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Hastings? 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 Hastings. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Hastings station via Gatwick Airport South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Leicester to Hastings bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Hastings bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cornfield Road station.
The distance between Leicester and Hastings is 230.4 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Pier via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 29m.