The average bus between Leicester and Saltdean takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. There is a bus service every few hours from Leicester to Saltdean. 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 Saltdean. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Saltdean at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Saltdean? 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 Saltdean. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Saltdean station via Gatwick Airport South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Leicester to Saltdean bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Saltdean bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
The distance between Leicester and Saltdean is 217.1 km. The road distance is 286 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–26 and the journey takes 4h 25m.