4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Market Harborough to Leicester
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Market Harborough to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Market Harborough to Leicester will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 15 buses that leave Market Harborough for Leicester on Thu, Jun 25, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 23 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 38 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 48 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.
5:52 AM0h38The Square6:30 AMLeicester$41One-way0 transfers- 7:12 AM0h54The Square8:06 AMLeicester$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:44 AM1h01The Square8:45 AMLeicester$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 AM0h53The Square9:18 AMLeicester$41One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 AM0h44The Square10:04 AMLeicester$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:52 AM0h38The Square6:30 AMLeicester$41One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 AM0h43The Square10:03 AMLeicester$81One-way1 transfer
- 9:20 AM0h44The Square10:04 AMLeicester$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 AM0h46The Square9:11 AMLeicester$81One-way1 transfer
- 10:15 AM0h48The Square11:03 AMLeicester$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Market Harborough to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Market Harborough 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 train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Market Harborough to Leicester:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Market Harborough to Leicester costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $5 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.66 (€0.55). The journey takes 45m versus 37m 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 Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands.
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.
Market Harborough to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:52AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:12AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:12AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 08:22AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:44AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 09:57AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:48AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:48AM | Arrival Time 11:57AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 12:01PM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:08PM | Arrival Time 01:57PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:16PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:49PM | Arrival Time 04:41PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 04:24PM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 04:49PM | Arrival Time 06:04PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 06:17PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:53PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:29PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:03PM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:12PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Market Harborough to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Market Harborough to Leicester buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:08 PM The Square | 0h49 | 1:57 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 1:48 PM The Square | 1h09 | 2:57 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:09 PM The Square | 0h51 | 3:00 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:43 PM The Square | 1h17 | 4:00 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:16 PM The Square | 0h51 | 4:07 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:43 PM The Square | 1h17 | 5:00 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:49 PM The Square | 0h52 | 4:41 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:24 PM The Square | 0h49 | 5:13 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:49 PM The Square | 1h15 | 6:04 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:33 PM The Square | 0h44 | 6:17 PM Leicester | 1 transfer | |
| 5:33 PM The Square | 0h48 | 6:21 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:53 PM The Square | 1h07 | 7:00 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:29 PM The Square | 0h41 | 7:10 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:03 PM The Square | 0h39 | 7:42 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:05 PM The Square | 1h07 | 8:12 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:05 PM The Square | 1h07 | 9:12 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:05 PM The Square | 1h07 | 10:12 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 25 | |||||
| 5:52 AM The Square | 0h38 | 6:30 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:12 AM The Square | 1h08 | 7:20 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:12 AM The Square | 0h53 | 8:05 AM Leicester | 1 transfer | |
| 7:12 AM The Square | 0h54 | 8:06 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:13 AM The Square | 1h09 | 8:22 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:44 AM The Square | 1h01 | 8:45 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:58 AM The Square | 1h09 | 9:07 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:25 AM The Square | 0h46 | 9:11 AM Leicester | 1 transfer | |
| 8:25 AM The Square | 0h53 | 9:18 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:48 AM The Square | 1h09 | 9:57 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:20 AM The Square | 0h43 | 10:03 AM Leicester | 1 transfer | |
| 9:20 AM The Square | 0h44 | 10:04 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:48 AM The Square | 1h09 | 10:57 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 AM The Square | 0h48 | 11:03 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:48 AM The Square | 1h09 | 11:57 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Market Harborough to Leicester
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Buses from Market Harborough to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:06, the last at 23:39. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 12:06 AM |
Last bus 11:39 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands from Market Harborough to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Market Harborough to Leicester with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Market Harborough to Leicester
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