The average bus between Leicester and Holmfirth takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Holmfirth. 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 twice daily between Leicester and Holmfirth. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Holmfirth at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at M&S and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Holmfirth? 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 Holmfirth. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Holmfirth station via M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Leicester to Holmfirth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Holmfirth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Holmfirth Bus Station.
The distance between Leicester and Holmfirth is 112.5 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Holmfirth Bus Station via M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/C4, Barnsley Interchange/A3, and Denby Dale Rail Station in around 5h 40m.