Bus from Leicester to Highfields (Leicester)
2 direct routes · about 5 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 20:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Highfields (Leicester) as of 10:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leicester, 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 | ~5 min | 53 | Sat 52 · Sun 18 | 06:43 | 19:31 | Charles Street (Stand EA) | Highfield Street (opp) | — |
| 16 | First Leicester | ~3 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 12 | 06:27 | 20:17 | Shipley Road (opp) | Melbourne Road (opposite) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leicester 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 Leicester to Highfields
- £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 Leicester to Highfields?
2 routes run directly from Leicester to Highfields: the 17 (First Leicester), the 16 (First Leicester). The most frequent is the 17, 53 times each weekday — board at Charles Street (Stand EA) and get off at Highfield Street (opp), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Highfields?
Around 5 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Highfields?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 20:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Highfields?
An adult single from Leicester to Highfields is £2.50 on the 16 (First Leicester), from Shipley Road (opp) to Melbourne Road (opposite). 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.