The average bus between Leicester and Needham Market takes 6h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Needham Market. 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 5 times a day between Leicester and Needham Market. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Needham Market at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 20m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


11h 1m • 2 changes


5h 31m • 2 changes


6h 28m • 2 changes


6h 53m • 2 changes


5h 20m • 2 changes


5h 31m • 2 changes


6h 28m • 2 changes


6h 53m • 2 changes


5h 20m • 2 changes


5h 31m • 2 changes


6h 28m • 2 changes


6h 53m • 2 changes


5h 20m • 2 changes


5h 31m • 2 changes


6h 28m • 2 changes


6h 53m • 2 changes


5h 20m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


6h 28m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 38m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Needham Market? 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 Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Needham Market station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Leicester to Needham Market bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Needham Market bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardinal Park Cinema station.
The distance between Leicester and Needham Market is 157.8 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Swan via Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 5h 35m.