The average bus between Shaftesbury and Leicester takes 9h 57m and the fastest bus takes 8h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury 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 4 times a day between Shaftesbury and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shaftesbury is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Shaftesbury station and arriving at Leicester station via New Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Shaftesbury to Leicester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Leicester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Leicester is 195.7 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and London Heathrow Airport in around 8h 34m.