The average bus between Madrid and Leicester takes 32h 23m and the fastest bus takes 30h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Leicester. 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 twice daily between Madrid and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Leicester at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 32h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Leicester? 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 Madrid to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Leicester station via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 23m.
Madrid to Leicester bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Leicester bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Book your Madrid to Leicester bus tickets online with ALSA, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Madrid and Leicester is 1,373 km. The road distance is 1,887 km.
You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to St Margaret's Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 29h 22m.