The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Leicester
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Leicester will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Leicester without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM5h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station3:35 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$181One-way1 transfer
NX160 · NX1502:00 PM5h15Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX2309:50 AM4h10Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station2:00 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$341One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX4408:40 PM4h15Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station12:55 AMLeicester, Braunstone$341One-way1 transfer
UCX5 · NX2301:50 PM4h45Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station6:35 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$341One-way1 transfer
NX737 · NX4506:05 AM3h10Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:15 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
NX737 · NX2306:50 PM3h15Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:05 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
NX737 · NX2404:25 PM3h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:45 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
NX737 · NX2301:45 PM3h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station5:05 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
NX737 · NX2308:00 AM3h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station11:35 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Leicester:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Leicester costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
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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.
Oxford to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:52PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 04:52PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 01:39PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
Oxford to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Leicester buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 · NX440 | Delayed 12:05 PM 6:05 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 10:10 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX450 | Delayed 12:05 PM 6:05 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h10 | 9:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX230 | Delayed 6:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h40 | 5:35 PM 5:35 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX230 | Delayed 12:05 PM 8:00 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h35 | 5:35 PM 5:35 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX240 | 8:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 12:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h50 | 3:35 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX230 | Delayed 9:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h10 | 5:35 PM 5:35 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX230 | Delayed 12:05 PM 11:40 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h00 | 5:35 PM 5:35 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX230 | Delayed 1:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h20 | 5:35 PM 5:35 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX230 | On time 1:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 6:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 · NX150 | On time 2:10 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h15 | 7:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX240 | On time 4:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h20 | 7:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX230 | On time 5:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h55 | 8:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX440 | 6:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h45 | 9:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX230 | On time 6:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h15 | 10:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX230 | On time 7:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h00 | 11:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX440 | 8:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h15 | 12:55 AM Leicester, Braunstone | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX230 | On time 8:40 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h55 | 12:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX230 | On time 9:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h25 | 1:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
UCX5 · NX230 | On time 10:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h10 | 3:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Leicester
Buses from Oxford to Leicester run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach East from Oxford to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Leicester with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach East for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Leicester
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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