Bus from Leicester to Meadowhall
2 direct routes · 130–175 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 19:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Meadowhall as of 13:44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | National Express | ~175 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 12:30 | 19:50 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Meadowhall Interchange/A2 | Nottingham & Chesterfield |
| UK079 | FlixBus | ~130 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 06:00 | 16:10 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) | Meadowhall Interchange/B1 | Nottingham |
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 240 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leicester to Meadowhall?
2 routes run directly from Leicester to Meadowhall: the 240 (National Express), the UK079 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 240, 4 times each weekday — board at St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) and get off at Meadowhall Interchange/A2, about 175 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Meadowhall?
Between 130 minutes on the UK079 and 175 on the 240, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Nottingham, Chesterfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Meadowhall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 19:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Meadowhall?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.