Bus from Leicester to Wigston
6 direct routes · 21–45 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 23:40 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:34, last bus 22:34.
Next buses to Wigston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Arriva Midlands | ~25 min | 64 | Sat 50 · Sun 24 | 06:20 | 23:40 | Prebend Street (adj) | Sainsbury's (outside) | — |
| 47 | Arriva Midlands | ~34 min | 61 | Sat 47 · Sun 26 | 06:06 | 22:24 | Rutland Street (Stand EK) | Cedar Avenue (opposite) | — |
| 44 | Arriva Midlands | ~21 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 4 | 07:17 | 22:47 | Rutland Street (Stand EK) | Brixham Drive (opp) | — |
| 44A | Arriva Midlands | ~34 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:36 | 19:21 | Prebend Street (adj) | Shipps Way (opposite) | — |
| 40S | Centrebus | ~45 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:44 | 18:15 | Glenfield Hospital (opposite) | Willow Park Drive (adj) | Glenfield, Thorpe Astley & Fosse Park |
| 44B | Arriva Midlands | ~35 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:11 | 17:42 | Prebend Street (adj) | Shipps Way (opposite) | — |
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, 44A bus or 44B bus timetable.
Fares from Leicester to Wigston
- £3.00 adult single on the 48, 47, 44, 44A and 44B (Arriva Midlands)
- £3.00 adult single, £6.10 return on the 40S (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 Wigston?
6 routes run directly from Leicester to Wigston: the 48 (Arriva Midlands), the 47 (Arriva Midlands), the 44 (Arriva Midlands), the 44A (Arriva Midlands), the 40S (Centrebus), the 44B (Arriva Midlands). The most frequent is the 48, 64 times each weekday — board at Prebend Street (adj) and get off at Sainsbury's (outside), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Wigston?
Between 21 minutes on the 44 and 45 on the 40S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Wigston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:44 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Wigston?
Adult singles from Leicester to Wigston: £3.00 on the 48, 47, 44, 44A and 44B (Arriva Midlands); £3.00 on the 40S (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.