Bus from Melton Mowbray to Leicester
3 direct routes · about 63 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 20:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leicester as of 12:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Melton Mowbray, 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 | ~63 min | 17 | Sat 20 · no Sunday buses | 06:45 | 16:28 | College of Further Education (outside) | Orchard Street (Stand BG) | Asfordby Hill, Asfordby, Kirby Bellars, Frisby-on-the-Wreake, Rotherby, Brooksby & 5 more |
| 5 | Arriva Midlands | ~67 min | 6 | Sat 4 · Sun 2 | 16:55 | 20:30 | College of Further Education (outside) | Orchard Street (Stand BG) | Asfordby Hill, Asfordby, Kirby Bellars, Frisby-on-the-Wreake, Rotherby, Brooksby & 5 more |
| X5 | Arriva Midlands | ~61 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:22 | 15:37 | B&Q (opp) | Orchard Street (Stand BG) | Kirby Bellars, Frisby-on-the-Wreake, Rearsby, East Goscote, Queniborough, Syston & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Melton Mowbray 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, 5 bus or X5 bus timetable.
Fares from Melton Mowbray to Leicester
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 Melton Mowbray to Leicester?
3 routes run directly from Melton Mowbray to Leicester: the 5A (Arriva Midlands), the 5 (Arriva Midlands), the X5 (Arriva Midlands). The most frequent is the 5A, 17 times each weekday — board at College of Further Education (outside) and get off at Orchard Street (Stand BG), about 63 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Melton Mowbray to Leicester?
Around 63 minutes on the 5A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Asfordby Hill, Asfordby, Kirby Bellars, Frisby-on-the-Wreake and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Melton Mowbray to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 20:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melton Mowbray to Leicester?
Adult singles from Melton Mowbray to Leicester: £3.00 on the 5A, 5 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.