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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Norwich to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Leicester will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Norwich to Leicester without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Norwich to Leicester run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 3h 35m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Norwich to Leicester.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 4h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 01:49PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 10:52AM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Leicester buses for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 8h25 | 10:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 8h15 | 10:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 8h40 | 12:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 8h15 | 11:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 8h05 | 11:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 8h30 | 12:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX777 | 7:15 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 4h15 | 11:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 9h00 | 5:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 8h30 | 4:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 7h50 | 4:20 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
EM736200+ G00963 | 8:54 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 3h55 | 12:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 7h25 | 4:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 7h55 | 5:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
EM736100+ G00965 | 9:52 AM Norwich station (NRW) | 3h57 | 1:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
NX491 · NX440 | 10:10 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 7h10 | 5:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 8h30 | 7:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 8h05 | 7:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX777 | 11:45 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 6h05 | 5:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
EM736000+ G00971 | 12:13 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 3h36 | 3:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
EM735900+ G00975 | 12:49 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4h00 | 4:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 8h35 | 9:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 8h15 | 9:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
EM732900+ G00978 | 1:53 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 3h56 | 5:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX777 | 2:10 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 7h35 | 9:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 7h50 | 10:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 8h10 | 11:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX490 · NX440 | 3:45 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 6h55 | 10:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX777 | 4:10 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 7h30 | 11:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 6h40 | 2:35 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Norwich to Leicester with FlixBus and National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with FlixBus and National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
Dedicated to the 2012 discovery of Richard III, this award-winning museum uses immersive displays to tell a remarkable royal story.
A grand Victorian pumping station with working steam heritage displays, making industrial history surprisingly engaging for all ages.
Revived historic quarter around Leicester Cathedral and the Richard III story, packed with lanes, heritage sites and independent venues.
Leicester's best-known green space, offering formal gardens, boating, sports facilities and a lively urban park atmosphere.
Main civic square framed by key institutions and events, useful as a central meeting point and starting place for exploring.
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.
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.
A blue-veined Stilton-style cheese made in Leicestershire. Rich and creamy, it is strongly linked to the county’s cheesemaking tradition.
Modern British fine dining with tasting menus in an intimate setting. One of Leicester’s most acclaimed restaurants for special occasions.
Well-known modern Indian restaurant serving refined regional dishes and grills in a smart, contemporary dining room.
Long-established vegetarian Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile, known for Gujarati snacks, thalis and a lively casual atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
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.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Leicester.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.

Most Norwich to Leicester buses use the Norwich, Bus Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare Norwich and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Norwich, University Of East Anglia is 4 km from Norwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Norwich, University Of East Anglia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeterias and food outlets available on campus.
Available on campus for students and staff. ATMs are aTMs located on campus.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia.
Available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia: Most buildings and paths are wheelchair accessible.