The average bus between Leicester and Hove takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Leicester to Hove. 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 2 hours between Leicester and Hove. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Hove at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 27m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Hove? 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 Hove. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Hove station via Gatwick Airport South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Leicester to Hove bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Hove bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Book your Leicester to Hove bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Leicester and Hove is 211.7 km. The road distance is 276 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 4h 25m.