Bus from Leicester to South Wigston
5 direct routes · 13–37 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Wigston as of 08:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Arriva Midlands | ~34 min | 64 | Sat 50 · Sun 24 | 06:20 | 23:40 | Prebend Street (adj) | Leopold Street (opp) | — |
| 47 | Arriva Midlands | ~27 min | 62 | Sat 49 · Sun 26 | 06:06 | 22:54 | Rutland Street (Stand EK) | South Leicestershire College (opp) | — |
| 44 | Arriva Midlands | ~31 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 4 | 07:17 | 22:47 | Rutland Street (Stand EK) | South Leicestershire College (opp) | — |
| 87 | Arriva Midlands | ~37 min | 10 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:29 | 18:37 | Rutland Street (Stand EK) | South Leicestershire College (opp) | Fosse Park |
| LC17 | Centrebus | ~13 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:09 | 18:09 | Red House Road (adj) | South Leicestershire College (opp) | — |
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 48 bus, 47 bus, 44 bus or 87 bus timetable.
Fares from Leicester to South Wigston
- £3.00 adult single on the 48, 47, 44 and 87 (Arriva Midlands)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.25 return on the LC17 (Centrebus)
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 South Wigston?
5 routes run directly from Leicester to South Wigston: the 48 (Arriva Midlands), the 47 (Arriva Midlands), the 44 (Arriva Midlands), the 87 (Arriva Midlands), the LC17 (Centrebus). The most frequent is the 48, 64 times each weekday — board at Prebend Street (adj) and get off at Leopold Street (opp), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to South Wigston?
Between 13 minutes on the LC17 and 37 on the 87, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to South Wigston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:06 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to South Wigston?
Adult singles from Leicester to South Wigston: £3.00 on the 48, 47, 44 and 87 (Arriva Midlands); £3.00 on the LC17 (Centrebus). 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.