Bus from Leicester to Melton Mowbray
2 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 06:21, last bus 19:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Melton Mowbray as of 13:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A | Arriva Midlands | ~65 min | 23 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:21 | 19:26 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | King Street (adj) | Thurmaston, Syston, Queniborough, East Goscote, Rearsby, Brooksby & 5 more |
| X5 | Arriva Midlands | ~63 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 18:26 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Baldocks Lane (opp) | Thurmaston, Syston, Queniborough, East Goscote, Rearsby, Brooksby & 3 more |
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 5A bus or X5 bus timetable.
Fares from Leicester to Melton Mowbray
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 Melton Mowbray?
2 routes run directly from Leicester to Melton Mowbray: the 5A (Arriva Midlands), the X5 (Arriva Midlands). The most frequent is the 5A, 23 times each weekday — board at Orchard Street (Stand BF) and get off at King Street (adj), about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Melton Mowbray?
Around 65 minutes on the 5A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thurmaston, Syston, Queniborough, East Goscote and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Melton Mowbray?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:21 and the last around 19:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Melton Mowbray?
Adult singles from Leicester to Melton Mowbray: £3.00 on the 5A and X5 (Arriva Midlands). 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.