The average bus between Leicester and Leyland takes 8h 55m and the fastest bus takes 8h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Leyland. 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 Leyland. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Leyland at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Leyland? 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 Leyland. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Leyland station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Leicester to Leyland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Leyland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
Book your Leicester to Leyland bus tickets online with National Express and Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire.
The distance between Leicester and Leyland is 156.9 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Leyland via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, Bolton Interchange, and Bolton in around 5h 46m.