The average bus between Leicester and Hastings takes 9h 28m and the fastest bus takes 7h 51m. 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 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Hastings at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 9h 28m.
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.
Book your Leicester to Hastings bus tickets online with FlixBus, Metrobus and Stagecoach South East.
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 27m.