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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Hinckley
Showing times and prices for Aug 09
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
20 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Hinckley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Hinckley 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 12 buses that leave Leicester for Hinckley on Sun, Aug 09, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
2:20 PM0h51Leicester3:11 PMHinckley$41One-way0 transfers- 3:20 PM0h51Leicester4:11 PMHinckley$41One-way0 transfers
- 4:20 PM0h51Leicester5:11 PMHinckley$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 PM0h51Leicester6:11 PMHinckley$41One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 PM0h51Leicester7:11 PMHinckley$41One-way0 transfers
1:50 PM0h50Leicester2:40 PMHinckley$51One-way0 transfers- 2:50 PM0h50Leicester3:40 PMHinckley$51One-way0 transfers
- 3:50 PM0h50Leicester4:40 PMHinckley$51One-way0 transfers
- 4:50 PM0h50Leicester5:40 PMHinckley$51One-way0 transfers
- 5:50 PM0h50Leicester6:40 PMHinckley$51One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Hinckley
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Buses from Leicester to Hinckley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $2 (€1) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:48, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 47m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $2 (€1)
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 47m |
First bus 5:48 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $2 (€1)
Leicester to Hinckley Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:19AM | Arrival Time 06:06AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:19AM | Arrival Time 07:07AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:44AM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:31AM | Arrival Time 08:28AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:11AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:19AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 09:48AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:16AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:46AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:16PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:46PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:04PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:18PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:32PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:11PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:41PM | Arrival Time 04:39PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:11PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:11PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Leicester to Hinckley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Hinckley buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50 PM Leicester | 0h50 | 2:40 PM Hinckley | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus providers: Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands from Leicester to HinckleyYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Hinckley with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands for as low as $2 (€1). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Arriva UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
47m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
Arriva UK frequency
13 a day
Stagecoach Midlands
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Stagecoach Midlands frequency
11 a day
Complete guide to Hinckley
Things to do in Hinckley
Discover the best of Hinckley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hinckley trip today.
- Recommended
Hinckley and District Museum
Local history museum in a former hosiery factory, presenting Hinckley's framework knitting, wartime, and community story in an accessible heritage setting.
- Recommended
1612 Heritage Centre
Historic house museum exploring early Stuart life and the Gunpowder Plot. Period rooms and guided visits make it especially engaging.
- Must visit
Burbage Common and Woods
Large country park with woodland walks, open views, and family facilities. It is one of the best outdoor areas near Hinckley.
- Must visit
Bosworth Battlefield Trail
Open battlefield landscape with walking routes and interpretation points, ideal for combining countryside views with major English history.
- Recommended
Castle Street
Central pedestrian-friendly shopping street with historic surroundings, events, and easy access to key town sights and local services.
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie
Traditional Leicestershire pork pie with a firm hot-water crust and seasoned pork filling. A classic Midlands snack linked to the county’s pie-making heritage.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Red Leicester Cheese
Red Leicester is a nutty, crumbly hard cheese from Leicestershire. Its rich orange color and mellow flavor make it a proud regional staple.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Stilton
Stilton made in Leicestershire is a famous blue cheese with a creamy texture and deep savory taste. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional foods.
Rossini
Established Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza, and classic mains in a polished yet welcoming setting in Hinckley town centre.
Indian Spice
Well-known Indian restaurant with a long local reputation for curries, tandoori dishes, and attentive service in an elegant space.
Tarro Lounge
Popular steakhouse and grill in Hinckley, known for cooked-to-order steaks, burgers, and a relaxed modern dining room.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local transport and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Arriva UK Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £4.80
To the city center
Hinckley, Hawley Road (Tesco Petrol Station) -> The Borough, Hinckley
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Most local buses accept contactless card payment; check with the driver if you need a paper ticket.
- Use the Arriva UK Bus app for live departures, mobile tickets, and service updates in Hinckley.
FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Hinckley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Hinckley 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 Hinckley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Leicester to Hinckley can start from as little as $4 (€3) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Leicester to Hinckley is $4 (€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 Leicester to Hinckley is 47m to travel the 12 miles (20 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 Leicester to Hinckley leaves at 5:48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Leicester to Hinckley leaves at 11:40 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Leicester to Hinckley with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Leicester to Hinckley, you can count on Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands for the best way to get you to Hinckley. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Leicester and Hinckley and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Hinckley including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Leicester to Hinckley.
No, the bus from Leicester to Hinckley has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Leicester to Hinckley.
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 Leicester to Hinckley.
No, luggage for the bus from Leicester to Hinckley needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Leicester to Hinckley.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Leicester to Hinckley.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Leicester to Hinckley.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Leicester to Hinckley.
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 Hinckley, travelers should be aware of typical urban safety concerns such as pickpocketing in crowded areas and scams involving overcharging by local taxis. Staying vigilant in busy spots and using licensed transportation can help avoid common issues.
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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