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The cheapest and fastest buses from Rugby to Leicester
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$29
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$29
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 28 m
Buses on Sep 20
6
Distance
31 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rugby to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby to Leicester will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Rugby to Leicester without transferring at least once.
C17907+
XC05430011:50 AM1h20Rugby station (RUG)1:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer- C17843+XC05420012:44 PM1h26Rugby station (RUG)2:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
- C17839+XC05440010:51 AM1h34Rugby station (RUG)12:25 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
W33172+XC05750011:40 AM1h26Rugby station (RUG)1:06 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer- W33294+XC05740012:22 PM1h39Rugby station (RUG)2:01 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
- C17907+XC05430011:50 AM1h20Rugby station (RUG)1:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
- C17843+XC05420012:44 PM1h26Rugby station (RUG)2:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
- W33172+XC05750011:40 AM1h26Rugby station (RUG)1:06 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
- C17839+XC05440010:51 AM1h34Rugby station (RUG)12:25 PMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
- C17841+XC0545009:51 AM1h34Rugby station (RUG)11:25 AMLeicester station (LEI)$291One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Rugby to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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The cheapest way to travel from Rugby to Leicester is a train with an average price of $29.
The fastest way to travel from Rugby to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 39m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rugby and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rugby to Leicester among Omio's users.
Rugby to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:17AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:49AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:18AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:52AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:42AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 10:51AM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 10:01AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 11:51AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 11:51AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:42AM | Arrival Time 11:06AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 12:51PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 12:51PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:42AM | Arrival Time 12:06PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:02AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:09AM | Arrival Time 01:51PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 01:51PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:42AM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:42PM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 03:16PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:04PM | Arrival Time 03:56PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 01:42PM | Arrival Time 03:06PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:19PM | Arrival Time 05:01PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 05:04PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:18PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 06:08PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 04:34PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:48PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:18PM | Arrival Time 08:33PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:49PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:14PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:12PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Rugby to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby to Leicester buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| XC003400+C17859 | On time 11:42 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 1h24 | 1:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| XC003300+C17982 | On time 12:42 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 1h19 | 2:01 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| XC003200+C17860 | On time 1:42 PM Rugby station (RUG) | 1h24 | 3:06 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| XC054500+C17841 | 9:51 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 1h34 | 11:25 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
| XC054400+C17839 | 10:51 AM Rugby station (RUG) | 1h34 | 12:25 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rugby to Leicester
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Take a bus from Rugby to Leicester and enjoy the approximately 19 miles (31 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 22:56.
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 $29
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 10:56 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
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 $29
Complete guide to Leicester
Things to do in Leicester
Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
- Must visit
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Dedicated to the 2012 discovery of Richard III, this award-winning museum uses immersive displays to tell a remarkable royal story.
- Recommended
Abbey Pumping Station
A grand Victorian pumping station with working steam heritage displays, making industrial history surprisingly engaging for all ages.
- Must visit
Old Town
Revived historic quarter around Leicester Cathedral and the Richard III story, packed with lanes, heritage sites and independent venues.
- Must visit
Abbey Park
Leicester's best-known green space, offering formal gardens, boating, sports facilities and a lively urban park atmosphere.
- Recommended
Town Hall Square
Main civic square framed by key institutions and events, useful as a central meeting point and starting place for exploring.
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie
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.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Red Leicester Cheese
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.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Stilton
A blue-veined Stilton-style cheese made in Leicestershire. Rich and creamy, it is strongly linked to the county’s cheesemaking tradition.
John's House
Modern British fine dining with tasting menus in an intimate setting. One of Leicester’s most acclaimed restaurants for special occasions.
Herb
Well-known modern Indian restaurant serving refined regional dishes and grills in a smart, contemporary dining room.
Shivalli
Long-established vegetarian Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile, known for Gujarati snacks, thalis and a lively casual atmosphere.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
FAQs: Bus from Rugby to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby 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.
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