The average bus between Leicester and Stanstead takes 14h 14m and the fastest bus takes 13h 58m. There is at least one bus per day from Leicester to Stanstead. 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 once daily between Leicester and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 5:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Leicester is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Parkside and take an average of 14h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 58m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Stanstead? 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 Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Stanstead station via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
Leicester to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Leicester and Stanstead is 137.2 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Stanway Close via Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 46m.