The average bus between Rawtenstall and Leicester takes 4h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rawtenstall 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 3 times a day between Rawtenstall and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rawtenstall is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Rawtenstall 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 Rawtenstall to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rawtenstall station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Rawtenstall to Leicester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Rawtenstall to Leicester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Rawtenstall and Leicester is 140.9 km. The road distance is 204 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.