The average bus between Leicester and Russell Square takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Leicester to Russell Square. 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 hourly between Leicester and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 9m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Russell Square? 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 Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Russell Square station via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Leicester to Russell Square bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Russell Square bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.
The distance between Leicester and Russell Square is 141.9 km. The road distance is 164 km.
National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.