Bus from West End (Leicester) to Leicester Forest East
4 direct routes · 8–82 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 23:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leicester Forest East as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West End, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~10 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 10 | 07:07 | 23:36 | Mostyn Street (opp) | Kings Drive (adj) | — |
| 158 | Arriva Midlands | ~10 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 8 | 05:25 | 21:35 | Mostyn Street (opp) | Kings Drive (adj) | — |
| 153 | Arriva Midlands | ~82 min | 15 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:49 | 20:25 | Mostyn Street (opp) | Kings Drive (opp) | Kirby Muxloe, Newtown Unthank, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Barlestone, Osbaston & 7 more |
| 13W | First Leicester | ~8 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:32 | 05:32 | Westleigh Road (opp) | Meynells Gorse (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in West End 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 148 bus, 158 bus or 153 bus timetable.
Fares from West End to Leicester Forest East
- £3.00 adult single on the 148 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 158 (Arriva Midlands) and the 13W (First 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 West End to Leicester Forest East?
4 routes run directly from West End to Leicester Forest East: the 148 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 158 (Arriva Midlands), the 153 (Arriva Midlands), the 13W (First Leicester). The most frequent is the 148, 30 times each weekday — board at Mostyn Street (opp) and get off at Kings Drive (adj), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West End to Leicester Forest East?
Between 8 minutes on the 13W and 82 on the 153, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from West End to Leicester Forest East?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 23:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West End to Leicester Forest East?
Adult singles from West End to Leicester Forest East: £3.00 on the 148 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 158 (Arriva Midlands) and the 13W (First Leicester). 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.