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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Leicester
Showing times and prices for Dec 06
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
213 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Leicester will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Fast buses
Of the 3 buses that leave Brighton for Leicester on Sat, Dec 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest buses will take 10 h 20 m 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.
09:45PM10h20
Brighton08:05AMLeicester
$151One-way
0 transfers
09:50PM10h15
Brighton08:05AMLeicester
$211One-way
0 transfers
11:00AM7h00
Brighton06:00PMLeicester
$221One-way
0 transfers
11:00AM7h00
Brighton06:00PMLeicester
$221One-way
0 transfers
09:50PM10h15
Brighton08:05AMLeicester
$211One-way
0 transfers
09:45PM10h20
Brighton08:05AMLeicester
$151One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brighton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Brighton to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:11AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h08 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h28 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h08 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h58 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:12PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h13 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h38 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h08 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 6h18 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:47PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h43 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Live departures
Brighton to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Leicester buses for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 5:44 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM Brighton | 6h45 | 1:45 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:40 PM Brighton | 6h50 | 3:30 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, December 6 | |||||
| 11:00 AM Brighton | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Brighton to Leicester run on average 28 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 6h 38m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 28 |
Fastest bus 6h 38m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Leicester with National Express for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 43m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
National Express frequency
27 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Leicester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Brighton to Leicester can start from as little as $16 (€13) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton to Leicester is $42 (€34); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Brighton to Leicester bus time is 6 h 10 min covering the 131 mile (212 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Brighton to Leicester leaves at 2: 55AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Brighton to Leicester leaves at 10: 50PM.
There are 23 buses a day from Brighton to Leicester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the best Brighton to Leicester bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Brighton and Leicester to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month for a bus from Brighton to Leicester is October.
You have options as you can travel to Leicester from Brighton 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to Leicester:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton to Leicester for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to Leicester depends on the bus company:
- 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 Brighton to Leicester, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Brighton to Leicester.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Leicester:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Leicester:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton to Leicester.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton to Leicester with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton to Leicester with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton to Leicester with the following bus company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brighton to Leicester
Brighton
Leicester
The major bus station for departures in Brighton is Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station for your trip from Brighton to Leicester.
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Brighton, Preston Circus
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The major bus station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) for your trip to Leicester from Brighton.
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