The average bus between Leicester and Shipley takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Shipley. 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 3 times a day between Leicester and Shipley. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Shipley at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Shipley station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Leicester to Shipley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Shipley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Thackley Old Road station.
Book your Leicester to Shipley bus tickets online with National Express and The Keighley Bus Company.
The distance between Leicester and Shipley is 139.4 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Thackley Old Road via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 20m.