The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Broughton
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Broughton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Broughton will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 16 buses that leave Leicester for Broughton on Sat, Jun 20, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
NX24010:05 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:15 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$181One-way0 transfers
NX2403:30 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station4:40 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$181One-way0 transfers
NX2301:45 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station2:55 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$211One-way0 transfers
NX2302:00 PM1h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station3:15 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$211One-way0 transfers
NX2303:00 PM1h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station4:15 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$211One-way0 transfers
NX4408:15 PM1h05Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station9:20 PMMilton Keynes, Coachway$211One-way0 transfers
NX24010:05 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:15 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$181One-way0 transfers
NX2301:45 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station2:55 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$211One-way0 transfers
NX2309:20 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$211One-way0 transfers
NX2403:30 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station4:40 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Broughton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Broughton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Broughton:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Broughton costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Broughton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Leicester to Broughton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:18PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Leicester to Broughton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Broughton buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 | Delayed 12:30 PM 1:45 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 12:30 PM 2:55 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 3:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 4:40 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 12:30 PM 4:15 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 12:30 PM 6:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 12:30 PM 7:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMMilton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 12:30 PM 9:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:30 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 10:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:15 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 12:30 PM 11:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 12:35 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 1:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 2:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 3:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 4:15 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 4:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 6:05 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 8:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 9:20 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 9:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:40 PM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 11:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 12:55 AM Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Broughton
Buses from Leicester to Broughton run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Leicester to BroughtonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Broughton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Broughton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Broughton 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 Broughton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leicester to Broughton
Most Leicester to Broughton buses use the Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station to Milton Keynes, Coachway station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Broughton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station from Leicester city centre
Getting to Leicester, Braunstone from Leicester city centre
Getting to Milton Keynes, Coachway from Broughton city centre
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