The average bus between Leicester and Rushden takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Rushden. 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 Rushden. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Rushden at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Northampton and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Rushden? 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 Rushden. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Rushden station via Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Leicester to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.
The distance between Leicester and Rushden is 52.9 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Northampton, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 2h 55m.