The average bus between Oxford and Leicester takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 every 4 hours between Oxford and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Leicester station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Oxford to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Book your Oxford to Leicester bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Oxford and Leicester is 98.9 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 3h 32m.