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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Ilford
Showing times and prices for Mar 23
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
146 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Ilford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Ilford will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Fast buses
Of the 56 buses that leave Leicester for Ilford on Mon, Mar 23, 56 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 146 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
FlixBus08:00PM2h45
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:45PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:50AM2h40
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)11:30AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:30AM3h00
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:30AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:30AM2h30
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:00AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:20PM2h10
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)12:30AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:20PM1h50
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)12:10AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus07:45PM1h50
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)09:35PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus04:55PM1h50
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)06:45PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:20PM1h55
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)10:15PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus07:00AM1h55
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)08:55AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
$131One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Ilford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Ilford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Leicester to Ilford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Live departures
Leicester to Ilford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Ilford buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 11:20 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:40 AM Leicester | 2h30 | 2:10 PM Ilford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:20 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h50 | 6:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h25 | 5:45 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 8:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h00 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 8:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h40 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h30 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h55 | 8:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h00 | 10:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 9:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 9:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h40 | 10:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h00 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 11:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h40 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 11:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h20 | 11:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h55 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h00 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 12:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h10 | 12:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 2h40 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Ilford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Leicester to Ilford run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:06, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 2h 10m.
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 90 miles (146 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 00:06 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest month Jul |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Mon |
Least busy day Mon |
Best day to book ahead 1 day |
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: FlixBus from Leicester to IlfordYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Ilford with FlixBus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Ilford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Ilford 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 Ilford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Leicester to Ilford can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Leicester to Ilford is $16 (€13) ; 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 Ilford is 2h 10m to travel the 90 miles (146 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 Ilford leaves at 12:06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Leicester to Ilford leaves at 11:30 PM.
Yes, there are 24 direct buses a day from Leicester to Ilford with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Leicester to Ilford, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Ilford. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Leicester and Ilford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Leicester , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station, Loughborough, The Rushes . When arriving in Ilford , you can end your journey in bus stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre), London, Stratford City Bus Station .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2 away from the city centre.
A trip to Ilford from Leicester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Leicester to Ilford is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Ilford including taking a train and bus.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Leicester to Ilford for bus company FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Leicester to Ilford:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Leicester to Ilford depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
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.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Leicester to Ilford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Leicester to Ilford:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Leicester to Ilford:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Leicester to Ilford. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Leicester to Ilford with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Leicester to Ilford with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Leicester to Ilford with the following bus company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leicester to Ilford
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