🚌 Bus from Coventry to Leicester
3 direct routes · about 131 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 19:56 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~131 min | 34 | 06:15 | 19:56 | Sainsbury's (Stop TS3) |
| X6 | Arriva Midlands | ~61 min | 19 | 05:55 | 21:30 | Pool Meadow Bus Station (Stand A) |
| 777 | National Express | ~55 min | 9 | 01:50 | 19:00 | Pool Meadow Bus Station (Stand B) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Coventry to Leicester?
Around 131 minutes on the 148, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Coventry to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 148) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 19:56. Check the route timetable 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.