How much is the bus ticket from Sheffield to Leicester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sheffield to Leicester start at R 177. The average price for this route is around R 215. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sheffield to Leicester?

The average bus journey time from Sheffield to Leicester is 2h, covering a distance of 93 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Sheffield to Leicester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sheffield to Leicester?

The earliest bus departs from Sheffield to Leicester at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sheffield to Leicester?

A bus trip from Sheffield to Leicester produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Sheffield to Leicester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Leicester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sheffield to Leicester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sheffield to Leicester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sheffield to Leicester from R 114 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sheffield to Leicester on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	2h 10m	21:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:35	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 20m	12:55	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	07:50	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	2h 45m	10:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:05	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 45m	06:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	07:50	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	2h 45m	10:35	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Leicester on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05	Meadowhall Interchange	2h	14:05	Leicester St Margarets bus station	Cheapest
Bus	11:35	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 20m	12:55	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	2h 10m	03:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:05	Meadowhall Interchange	1h 45m	06:50	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	2h 10m	03:10	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:48 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Sheffield 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

86 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 177 - R 678	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 159 - R 2 350	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 136 - R 242	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sheffield and Leicester?

Stops in Sheffield

A
Sheffield Coach Station Interchange
37104 Pond St, Sheffield S1, UK
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B
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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C
Sheffield Bus Stop
Alsing Rd, Sheffield S9 1EQ, UK
D
Brown St
Persistence Works, 21 Brown St, Sheffield S1 2BS, UK

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 559 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529 754 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29754 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at R 177

National Express Sheffield Leicester recent customer reviews

High quality of checking and also departures and arrives on time better than the other bus service

Rawa N.

17 August 2022

The bus was smelly all the way to Leicester because of the toilet failure and I was going to be fainted because of the bad smell as I breathed with difficult

Sinan B.

25 August 2019

Great x

Julie N.

12 September 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54 283 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4283 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at R 415

Megabus Sheffield Leicester recent customer reviews

Shocking, bus didn’t turn up for ages had to book an Uber back to Leicester which cost me £142

Jacob B.

30 July 2023

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield to Leicester by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Sheffield to Leicester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sheffield to Leicester start at R 177. The average price for this route is around R 215. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sheffield to Leicester?
The average bus journey time from Sheffield to Leicester is 2h, covering a distance of 93 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Sheffield to Leicester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sheffield to Leicester?
The earliest bus departs from Sheffield to Leicester at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sheffield to Leicester?
A bus trip from Sheffield to Leicester produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Sheffield to Leicester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Leicester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sheffield to Leicester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sheffield to Leicester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/12

R 170

08/12

R 157

Today

R 157

10/12

R 136

11/12

R 114

12/12

R 124

13/12

R 146

14/12

R 146

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Leicester was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 114

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

You can expect to pay from R 114 to R 428 for a bus ticket from Sheffield to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 114, which is on 2025-12-11.

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.