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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portsmouth and Leicester takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

5h 28m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 030
  2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
5h 7m
£22–47

Portsmouth to Leicester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 55m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 20m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 25m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 55m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 20m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 25m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus5h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus5h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus5h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express7h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus5h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressFlixBus4h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 5h 7m.

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