Find coaches from Glasgow to Leicester

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Next departures from Glasgow to Leicester on 5 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Buchanan Bus Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationCheapest
Flixbus
Glasgow
Leicester (Fosse Park)Fastest
National Express
Buchanan Bus Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationNo tags
Flixbus
Glasgow Airport Terminal 1
Leicester (Fosse Park)No tags
National Express
Buchanan Bus Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Glasgow to Leicester

Bus
Average priceUS$22 - US$103Average duration10h 24m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$40 - US$40Average duration5h 30m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Glasgow to Leicester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 30mAverage duration
US$40Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Glasgow to Leicester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$47
Average bus trip duration10h 24m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure06:01
Distance257 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Glasgow to Leicester Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Glasgow to Leicester. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Glasgow to Leicester.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Leicester from Glasgow, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Glasgow - Leicester

  1. What's the distance between Glasgow and Leicester by coach?

    The distance between Glasgow and Leicester by coach is approximately 256 miles (413 km).

  2. How can I travel from Glasgow to Leicester avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
02/10
US$54
03/10
US$56
Today
US$51
05/10
US$49
06/10
US$29
07/10
US$32
08/10
US$32
09/10
US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Leicester was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Leicester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$128 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26, which is on 2025-10-09.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Glasgow and Leicester!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Glasgow to Leicester.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Glasgow to Leicester.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Glasgow to Leicester.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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