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Coach from Leicester to London: Cheapest bus tickets to popular coach stations

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Buses from Leicester to London in 2 hours 5 mins (fastest journey)

Looking for cheap coach travel from Leicester to London? Our Leicester to London coach gets you to the capital in as little as 2 hours 5 minutes, with fares from just £9.99*. With up to 24 departures a day - including an early morning first service - you can pick a time that suits you. Skip the hassle of driving down the M1 or paying peak train fares and sit back while we take care of the journey. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.

Buses from Leicester to London in 2 hours 5 mins (fastest journey)

Looking for cheap coach travel from Leicester to London? Our Leicester to London coach gets you to the capital in as little as 2 hours 5 minutes, with fares from just £9.99*. With up to 24 departures a day - including an early morning first service - you can pick a time that suits you. Skip the hassle of driving down the M1 or paying peak train fares and sit back while we take care of the journey. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.

   

Leicester to London journey information

Fastest journey time

2 hrs 5 mins (to Golders Green)

Cheapest price

From £9.99 *

Distance (approx)

189km

No. of stops

3 (other services may use further stops)

First & last journey daily

3:40am/21:30pm

Departing from Leicester Coach Station

Your Leicester to Victoria Coach Station trip starts at Leicester St Margaret's Coach Station. While you wait for your coach to London, grab a coffee from the onsite café, pick up some reading material from the newsagents, or use the cash point. You can buy your Leicester to London bus tickets at the station, or book online for the best fares.

For more information, please see our Leicester Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

Step off at London Victoria Coach Station and you're well connected. The Tube is just 300 metres away, with the Victoria, District, and Circle Lines connecting you across London. Need a bus? There's a stop right outside serving routes into the heart of the city.

Heading to a train? Victoria Rail Station is only 300 metres away. You can also hop in a taxi from the rank on Eccleston Place just outside the coach station. Have your card ready if you plan to use contactless for onward travel.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities to plan your arrival.

   

Our Leicester to London services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey.

Our 440 service travels up to 24 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

  • Leicester (Braunstone)

  • Northampton North Gate Bus Station

  • Milton Keynes Coachway

  • London (Golders Green)

  • London (Finchley Road)

  • London (Baker Street)

  • London (Marble Arch)

  • London Victoria Coach Station

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Perfect for

  • ✅ Students heading to London on a budget - coach tickets to London leave more cash for fun in the capital

  • ✅ Football fans after a Leicester to Wembley bus - step off at Baker Street or Marble Arch and connect to the stadium via the Tube

  • ✅ Weekend explorers wanting a comfortable, affordable alternative to the train for a proper London city break

Your next London adventure is just a few clicks away. Book your tickets to London now.

Frequently asked questions

Our first coach departs Leicester at 3:40am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 6:50am - ideal if you need an early start in the capital.

The last coach from Leicester departs at 21:30pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 0:05am.

A one-way coach from Leicester to London starts from £9.99*. Book early online for the best prices.

Our fastest coach from Leicester to London takes 2 hours 5 minutes to our Golders Green stop. Journey times to London Victoria Coach Station may be a little longer depending on the service.

We offer fare types to give you flexibility. Both Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, though excess fees may apply. For more information, visit our tickets page.

You can also add Change and Go to your booking for just £5 per journey. This lets you board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

Absolutely. Coaches to Leicester from London depart regularly from Victoria Coach Station. Whether you want a bus to Leicester from London or a coach to Leicester, simply book your Victoria to Leicester coach alongside your outbound trip. Victoria Coach Station to Leicester services also call at Golders Green, so Golders Green to Leicester is sorted too.

We run buses from Leicester to London up to 24 times daily on our 440 service. Whether you're searching for a bus to London, a Leicester London bus, or coaches to London, we have comfortable services calling at Victoria Coach Station and several other stops along the way.

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