Bus from Leicester to Thorpe Astley
4 direct routes · 11–29 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thorpe Astley as of 15:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novus Direct | Central Connect | ~11 min | 42 | Sat 31 · Sun 19 | 06:00 | 23:35 | Mostyn Street (opp) | Murby Way (opp) | — |
| ND | Central Connect | ~29 min | 42 | Sat 31 · Sun 19 | 05:44 | 23:21 | Station Street (Stand EG) | Murby Way (opp) | — |
| 40S | Centrebus | ~14 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:44 | 19:20 | Glenfield Hospital (opposite) | Owen Close (adj) | Glenfield |
| LC17 | Centrebus | ~29 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:04 | 17:04 | Gilmorton Avenue (adj) | Murby Way (opp) | Grove Park & Fosse Park |
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.
Fares from Leicester to Thorpe Astley
- £3.00 adult single on the ND (Central Connect)
- £2.90 adult single, £5.50 return on the 40S (Centrebus)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.45 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 Thorpe Astley?
4 routes run directly from Leicester to Thorpe Astley: the Novus Direct (Central Connect), the ND (Central Connect), the 40S (Centrebus), the LC17 (Centrebus). The most frequent is the Novus Direct, 42 times each weekday — board at Mostyn Street (opp) and get off at Murby Way (opp), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Thorpe Astley?
Between 11 minutes on the Novus Direct and 29 on the ND, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Thorpe Astley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:44 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Thorpe Astley?
Adult singles from Leicester to Thorpe Astley: £3.00 on the ND (Central Connect); £2.90 on the 40S (Centrebus); £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.