Bus from Coventry to Leicester
3 direct routes · 55–124 min · first bus 04:20, last bus 01:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leicester as of 10:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Coventry, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~124 min | 25 | Sat 25 · Sun 9 | 06:27 | 20:09 | The Wheatsheaf (opp) | St Nicholas Circle (Stand FA) | Bedworth, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Barwell, Earl Shilton, Leicester Forest West & 1 more |
| X6 | Arriva Midlands | ~57 min | 19 | Sat 15 · Sun 7 | 05:59 | 21:34 | Far Gosford Street (opposite) | Walnut Street (adj) | Burbage & Fosse Park |
| 777 | National Express | ~55 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 04:20 | 01:50 | Pool Meadow Bus Station (Stand B) | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Coventry on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 148 bus, X6 bus or 777 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Coventry to Leicester?
3 routes run directly from Coventry to Leicester: the 148 (Stagecoach Midlands), the X6 (Arriva Midlands), the 777 (National Express). The most frequent is the 148, 25 times each weekday — board at The Wheatsheaf (opp) and get off at St Nicholas Circle (Stand FA), about 124 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Coventry to Leicester?
Between 55 minutes on the 777 and 124 on the 148, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bedworth, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Barwell and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Coventry to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:20 and the last around 01:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Coventry to Leicester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.