The cheapest and fastest buses from Bath to Leicester
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bath to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Leicester will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bath for Leicester on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 7 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bath to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bath to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Leicester buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:20 PM Bath | 6h30 | 9:50 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Bath | 7h50 | 5:50 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 5:45 AM Bath | 7h30 | 1:15 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Bath | 8h00 | 6:45 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Bath to Leicester by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bath to Leicester
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bath to Leicester start from as low as $17 (€14) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $30 (€25) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: National Express from Bath to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Bath to Leicester with National Express for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
FAQs: Bus from Bath to Leicester

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Bath to Leicester, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bath to Leicester
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café and fast food options (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 5, 21, 31 Train: Great Western Railway
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