The average bus between York and Leicester takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 3:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from York is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Leicester. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Leicester station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
York to Leicester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Leicester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Book your York to Leicester bus tickets online with Yorkshire Coastliner and National Express.
The distance between York and Leicester is 146.7 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a bus from Blossom Street to St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 7m.