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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.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southall to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southall to Leicester will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Southall for Leicester on Tue, Aug 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southall 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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southall to Leicester:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southall to Leicester costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $56 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€29). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 6m 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 FlixBus, National Express, New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London).
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Southall to Leicester buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 4:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 5:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h05 | 7:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h15 | 9:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 9:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h00 | 10:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h40 | 9:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h45 | 11:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h25 | 10:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h55 | 11:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 1:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h30 | 12:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
![]() | 7:50 AM Southall | 2h30 | 10:20 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Southall | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Southall to Leicester run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Southall to Leicester buses use the London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare Southall and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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