What's the distance between Luton and Leicester by coach?

The distance between Luton and Leicester by coach is approximately 61 miles (98 km).

What is the best way to go from Luton to Leicester without a car?

You can travel to Leicester from Luton by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Luton to Leicester from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Luton to Leicester on 16 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

Next departures from Luton to Leicester on 17 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

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

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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 £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £40	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £129	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £13	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 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

3.5/511,327 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 by bus from Luton to Leicester

What's the distance between Luton and Leicester by coach?
The distance between Luton and Leicester by coach is approximately 61 miles (98 km).
What is the best way to go from Luton to Leicester without a car?
You can travel to Leicester from Luton by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

£18

15/11

£18

Today

£18

17/11

£18

18/11

£11

19/11

£12

20/11

£12

21/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Luton to Leicester was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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 £11 to £40 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 £11, 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.