Bus from Highfields (Leicester) to Leicester
2 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 20:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leicester as of 06:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Highfields, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | First Leicester | ~10 min | 53 | Sat 52 · Sun 18 | 06:47 | 19:36 | Highfield Street (opp) | Ann Street (adj) | — |
| 16 | First Leicester | ~11 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 12 | 06:30 | 20:20 | Melbourne Road (opposite) | Charles Street (Stand CJ) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Highfields 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 17 bus or 16 bus timetable.
Fares from Highfields to Leicester
- £2.50 adult single on the 16 (First Leicester)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Highfields to Leicester?
2 routes run directly from Highfields to Leicester: the 17 (First Leicester), the 16 (First Leicester). The most frequent is the 17, 53 times each weekday — board at Highfield Street (opp) and get off at Ann Street (adj), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Highfields to Leicester?
Around 10 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Highfields to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 20:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Highfields to Leicester?
An adult single from Highfields to Leicester is £2.50 on the 16 (First Leicester), from Melbourne Road (opposite) to Charles Street (Stand CJ). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.