Find coaches from Southampton to Leicester

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Next departures from Southampton to Leicester on 6 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Southampton
Leicester (Fosse Park)Cheapest
Flixbus
Southampton University
Leicester (Fosse Park)Fastest
Flixbus
Southampton
Leicester (Fosse Park)No tags
Flixbus
Southampton
Leicester (Fosse Park)No tags
Flixbus
Southampton
Leicester St Margarets bus stationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Southampton to Leicester

Bus
Average priceUS$23 - US$31Average duration7h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$111 - US$111Average duration3h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$29 - US$29Average duration2h
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Southampton to Leicester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
7h 15mAverage duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Southampton to Leicester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration7h 15m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure07:15
Distance118 miles
Latest bus departure17:15

Southampton to Leicester Bus

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

We make sure you can find a bus service from Southampton to Leicester from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Southampton - Leicester

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

    The distance between Southampton and Leicester by coach is approximately 121 miles (195 km).

  2. How can I get from Southampton to Leicester without driving?

    The best way to go from Southampton to Leicester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Southampton to Leicester was searched and found on 6 Oct 2025 with a price of US$22

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

You can expect to pay from US$22 to US$22 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$22, which is on 2025-10-06.

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 Southampton and Leicester!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Southampton to Leicester, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Southampton to Leicester.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Southampton to Leicester?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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