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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price on Oct 15
$21
Average ticket price on Oct 15
$45
Fastest journey on Oct 15
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 15
3 h 25 m
Buses on Oct 15
15
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Leicester will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Thu, Oct 15, we found 15 buses from Cambridge to Leicester, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 15 the direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Oct 15 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
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NX786 · NX230
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NX786 · NX230Buses from Cambridge to Leicester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:49AM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Leicester buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX777 | 1:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h35 | 3:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h25 | 10:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h15 | 11:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h40 | 12:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 6:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h30 | 10:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 9:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h40 | 11:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h15 | 4:20 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h00 | 3:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 2:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h20 | 6:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h05 | 9:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h25 | 9:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 6h05 | 11:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h45 | 10:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 7:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 12:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h00 | 3:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
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A grand Victorian pumping station with working steam heritage displays, making industrial history surprisingly engaging for all ages.
Revived historic quarter around Leicester Cathedral and the Richard III story, packed with lanes, heritage sites and independent venues.
Leicester's best-known green space, offering formal gardens, boating, sports facilities and a lively urban park atmosphere.
Main civic square framed by key institutions and events, useful as a central meeting point and starting place for exploring.
A flaky pastry pie from nearby Melton Mowbray, traditionally made with uncured pork. It is one of Leicestershire’s best-known foods and widely eaten in Leicester.
A hard, crumbly red cheese from Leicestershire with a nutty, mellow flavour. It is one of England’s oldest named cheeses and a proud regional staple.
A blue-veined Stilton-style cheese made in Leicestershire. Rich and creamy, it is strongly linked to the county’s cheesemaking tradition.
Modern British fine dining with tasting menus in an intimate setting. One of Leicester’s most acclaimed restaurants for special occasions.
Well-known modern Indian restaurant serving refined regional dishes and grills in a smart, contemporary dining room.
Long-established vegetarian Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile, known for Gujarati snacks, thalis and a lively casual atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

Most Cambridge to Leicester buses use the Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leicester, Braunstone is 3 km from Leicester city centre. Public transport options include:
Leicester, Braunstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack outlets in the nearby vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester, Braunstone. ATMs are available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Available at Leicester, Braunstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester, Braunstone: Basic wheelchair accessibility.
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