The average bus between Reading (Station) and Leicester takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading (Station) 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 Reading (Station) and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Reading (Station) 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 Reading (Station) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir station and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Reading (Station) to Leicester bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading (Station) to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
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The distance between Reading (Station) and Leicester is 131.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and London Heathrow Airport in around 3h 56m.