Bus from South Wigston to Leicester
5 direct routes · 17–56 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leicester as of 11:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Wigston, 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 | ~21 min | 68 | Sat 50 · Sun 26 | 06:01 | 23:38 | Leopold Street (opp) | Walnut Street (adj) | — |
| 47 | Arriva Midlands | ~36 min | 64 | Sat 50 · Sun 28 | 05:30 | 22:47 | South Leicestershire College (opp) | Station Street (Stand EG) | — |
| 44 | Arriva Midlands | ~30 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 5 | 06:08 | 23:03 | Leopold Street (opp) | Walnut Street (adj) | — |
| 87 | Arriva Midlands | ~56 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:33 | 18:12 | South Leicestershire College (opp) | Charles Street (Stand CJ) | Countesthorpe & Fosse Park |
| LC17 | Centrebus | ~17 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 16:47 | Leopold Street (opp) | Gilmorton Avenue (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Wigston 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 or 87 bus timetable.
Fares from South Wigston to Leicester
- £3.00 adult single on the 48, 47, 44 and 87 (Arriva Midlands)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.25 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 South Wigston to Leicester?
5 routes run directly from South Wigston to Leicester: the 48 (Arriva Midlands), the 47 (Arriva Midlands), the 44 (Arriva Midlands), the 87 (Arriva Midlands), the LC17 (Centrebus). The most frequent is the 48, 68 times each weekday — board at Leopold Street (opp) and get off at Walnut Street (adj), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Wigston to Leicester?
Between 17 minutes on the LC17 and 56 on the 87, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Wigston to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 23:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Wigston to Leicester?
Adult singles from South Wigston to Leicester: £3.00 on the 48, 47, 44 and 87 (Arriva Midlands); £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.