The average bus between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 5 times a day between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Pool Meadow Bus Station and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent? 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 Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Pool Meadow Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent bus tickets online with Arriva UK, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent is 81.6 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Stoke-on-Trent via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coventry in around 3h 45m.