🚌 Bus from Melton Mowbray to Leicester
3 direct routes · about 83 min · first bus 16:30, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Arriva Midlands | ~83 min | 5 | 16:30 | 19:00 | Windsor Street (Stand W2) |
| 5A | Arriva Midlands | ~60 min | 1 | 15:15 | 15:15 | John Ferneley College (inside) |
| X5 | Arriva Midlands | ~50 min | 1 | 15:35 | 15:35 | Long Field High School (inside) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Melton Mowbray to Leicester?
3 routes run directly from Melton Mowbray to Leicester: the 5 (Arriva Midlands), the 5A (Arriva Midlands), the X5 (Arriva Midlands).
How long does the bus take from Melton Mowbray to Leicester?
Around 83 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Melton Mowbray to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5) leaves around 16:30 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melton Mowbray to Leicester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.