Bus from Leicester to Thurmaston
8 direct routes · 19–38 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 23:16 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:46, last bus 22:21.
Next buses to Thurmaston as of 18:24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | First Leicester | ~22 min | 34 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 19:06 | Ann Street (opp) | Kiln Avenue (corner of) | — |
| 5 | Arriva Midlands | ~19 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 22 | 05:31 | 23:16 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Forest Avenue (adj) | — |
| 6A | Arriva Midlands | ~20 min | 29 | Sat 26 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 22:46 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Dovedale Road (outside) | — |
| 5A | Arriva Midlands | ~19 min | 23 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:21 | 19:26 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Forest Avenue (adj) | — |
| 6 | Arriva Midlands | ~38 min | 20 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 17:29 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Manor Medical Centre (adj) | — |
| X5 | Arriva Midlands | ~20 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 18:26 | Orchard Street (Stand BF) | Forest Avenue (adj) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · S832, 832
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S832 | Centrebus | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:26 | 15:26 | Bath Street (adj) | Dovedale Road (outside) | — |
| 832 | Centrebus | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:12 | 15:12 | Bath Street (adj) | Dovedale Road (outside) | — |
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 21 bus, 5 bus, 6A bus, 5A bus, 6 bus, X5 bus or 832 bus timetable.
Fares from Leicester to Thurmaston
- £3.00 adult single on the 21 (First Leicester) and the 5, 6A, 5A, 6 and X5 (Arriva Midlands)
- £2.20 adult single, £4.10 return on the S832 (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 Thurmaston?
8 routes run directly from Leicester to Thurmaston: the 21 (First Leicester), the 5 (Arriva Midlands), the 6A (Arriva Midlands), the 5A (Arriva Midlands), the 6 (Arriva Midlands), the X5 (Arriva Midlands), the S832 (Centrebus), the 832 (Centrebus). The most frequent is the 21, 34 times each weekday — board at Ann Street (opp) and get off at Kiln Avenue (corner of), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Thurmaston?
Between 19 minutes on the 5 and 38 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Thurmaston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:31 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Thurmaston?
Adult singles from Leicester to Thurmaston: £3.00 on the 21 (First Leicester) and the 5, 6A, 5A, 6 and X5 (Arriva Midlands); £2.20 on the S832 (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.