The average bus between Leicester and The Shard takes 3h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Leicester to The Shard. 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 The Shard. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into The Shard at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to The Shard? 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 The Shard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Leicester to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to The Shard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.
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The distance between Leicester and The Shard is 144.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Finchley Road Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 2h 10m.