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The cheapest and fastest buses from Castle Donington to Leicester
Showing times and prices for Aug 14
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€4
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
58 m
Buses per day
48
Distance
27 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Castle Donington to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castle Donington to Leicester will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Fast buses
Of the 48 buses that leave Castle Donington for Leicester on Fri, Aug 14, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 58 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest buses will take 58 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.
8:43 AM1h12Bus Station9:55 AMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers- 8:57 AM1h13Bus Station10:10 AMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
- 9:12 AM1h13Bus Station10:25 AMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
- 9:24 AM1h13Bus Station10:37 AMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
- 9:37 AM1h11Bus Station10:48 AMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 PM0h58Bus Station8:48 PMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 PM0h58Bus Station9:18 PMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 PM0h58Bus Station9:48 PMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 PM0h58Bus Station10:18 PMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
- 9:50 PM0h58Bus Station10:48 PMLeicester€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Castle Donington to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castle Donington to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Castle Donington to Leicester is a bus with an average price of €4.
The fastest way to travel from Castle Donington to Leicester is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 9m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Castle Donington and Leicester.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Kinchbus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Castle Donington to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:48AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:48AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 08:43AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 11:02AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 10:26AM | Arrival Time 11:36AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 10:41AM | Arrival Time 11:51AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 12:06PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 11:41AM | Arrival Time 12:51PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 12:11PM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 01:36PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 01:51PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 12:56PM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 01:26PM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 01:41PM | Arrival Time 02:52PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 01:56PM | Arrival Time 03:07PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 02:11PM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 03:37PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 03:57PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:27PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:47PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 03:47PM | Arrival Time 05:04PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 04:17PM | Arrival Time 05:34PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 04:51PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 06:23PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 05:39PM | Arrival Time 06:51PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 06:16PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 06:36PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 06:56PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 07:24PM | Arrival Time 08:26PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:48PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:48PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:18PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:48PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Kinchbus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:48AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Castle Donington to Leicester
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Buses from Castle Donington to Leicester run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:08, the last at 23:34. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 58m.
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 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 58m |
First bus 12:08 AM |
Last bus 11:34 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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: Kinchbus from Castle Donington to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Castle Donington to Leicester with Kinchbus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Kinchbus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
€4
Kinchbus frequency
25 a day
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Things to do in Leicester
Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
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King Richard III Visitor Centre
Dedicated to the 2012 discovery of Richard III, this award-winning museum uses immersive displays to tell a remarkable royal story.
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Abbey Pumping Station
A grand Victorian pumping station with working steam heritage displays, making industrial history surprisingly engaging for all ages.
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Old Town
Revived historic quarter around Leicester Cathedral and the Richard III story, packed with lanes, heritage sites and independent venues.
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Abbey Park
Leicester's best-known green space, offering formal gardens, boating, sports facilities and a lively urban park atmosphere.
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Town Hall Square
Main civic square framed by key institutions and events, useful as a central meeting point and starting place for exploring.
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie
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.
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- Gluten-free
Red Leicester Cheese
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.
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Stilton
A blue-veined Stilton-style cheese made in Leicestershire. Rich and creamy, it is strongly linked to the county’s cheesemaking tradition.
John's House
Modern British fine dining with tasting menus in an intimate setting. One of Leicester’s most acclaimed restaurants for special occasions.
Herb
Well-known modern Indian restaurant serving refined regional dishes and grills in a smart, contemporary dining room.
Shivalli
Long-established vegetarian Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile, known for Gujarati snacks, thalis and a lively casual atmosphere.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
FAQs: Bus from Castle Donington to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castle Donington 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 Castle Donington to Leicester can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Castle Donington to Leicester is €4 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Castle Donington to Leicester is 58m to travel the 16 miles (27 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Castle Donington to Leicester leaves at 12:08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Castle Donington to Leicester leaves at 11:34 PM.
Yes, there are 25 direct buses a day from Castle Donington to Leicester with Kinchbus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Castle Donington to Leicester, you can count on Kinchbus for the best way to get you to Leicester. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Castle Donington and Leicester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Leicester from Castle Donington is worth doing with a journey time of 58m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a bus between Castle Donington and Leicester.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester.
No, the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester.
No, luggage for the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Castle Donington to Leicester.
Since neither Castle Donington nor Leicester are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Leicester, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers who are not licensed and street vendors selling counterfeit goods. Staying vigilant in busy spots and using licensed services helps ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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