How much does a bus ticket from Luton to Leicester cost?

The bus ticket price from Luton to Leicester starts at R 296. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Luton to Leicester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Luton to Leicester?

The average travel time between Luton and Leicester is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 98 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Luton and Leicester?

The number of buses from Luton to Leicester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Luton to Leicester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Luton to Leicester?

When taking the bus from Luton to Leicester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Luton to Leicester?

Buses travelling between Luton and Leicester leave from London Luton Airport or Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop and arrive at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound.

Bus Luton to Leicester from R 210 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Luton to Leicester on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:25	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 15m	15:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:05	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h 50m	20:55	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	13:25	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 15m	15:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	4h 40m	22:30	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	13:25	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 15m	15:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:00	Luton Halfway Avenue	4h 10m	02:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	14:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 15m	17:05	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 5m	22:55	Leicester St Margarets bus station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Leicester on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 5m	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 35m	04:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 5m	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	4h 40m	22:30	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	02:55	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 35m	04:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:00	Luton Halfway Avenue	4h 10m	02:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	02:55	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 35m	04:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 5m	22:55	Leicester St Margarets bus station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Leicester on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	4h 40m	22:30	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 35m	04:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 5m	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:00	Luton Halfway Avenue	4h 10m	02:10	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	01:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 5m	03:40	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 5m	22:55	Leicester St Margarets bus station	No tags
Bus	02:55	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 35m	04:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:55	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 35m	04:30	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:52 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Luton to Leicester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

98 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 296 - R 886	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 543 - R 2 911	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 138 - R 275	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers have reported a comfortable and spacious ride with National Express, despite minor delays and confusing route information. The drivers are praised for being polite and professional, making it a good choice for travel.

National Express Luton Leicester recent customer reviews

The bus arrived 50 minutes late at the Leicester arrival point. Because of this, my friends didn’t meet me

Lioudmila K.

22 June 2024

The bus was late by half an hour then boarding itself. Comfortable ride and spacious seating otherwise

Juri J.

8 February 2024

Coach 1.5 hours late, driver kept saying 1 hour but we didn’t leave Luton until 18:35, due to leave 17.10 Initially no one knew why no bus finally one NE employee used initiative and rang heathrow Bus wasn’t trackable so no information

Steph P.

27 January 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511 307 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Luton and Leicester?

Stops in Luton

A - London Luton Airport

B - Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop

C - Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village

D - Lilley

E - Butterfield Business Park

F - Stopsley

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Leicester by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Luton to Leicester cost?
The bus ticket price from Luton to Leicester starts at R 296. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Luton to Leicester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Luton to Leicester?
The average travel time between Luton and Leicester is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 98 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Luton and Leicester?
The number of buses from Luton to Leicester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Luton to Leicester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Luton to Leicester?
When taking the bus from Luton to Leicester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Luton to Leicester?
Buses travelling between Luton and Leicester leave from London Luton Airport or Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop and arrive at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 418

13/11

R 397

Today

R 398

15/11

R 399

16/11

R 383

17/11

R 249

18/11

R 228

19/11

R 271

The cheapest trip from Luton to Leicester was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 228

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

You can expect to pay from R 228 to R 880 for a bus ticket from Luton to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 228, which is on 2025-11-18.

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.