Bus from Wigston to Leicester
6 direct routes · 20–56 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 23:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leicester as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in 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 | ~30 min | 68 | Sat 50 · Sun 26 | 05:51 | 23:31 | Sainsbury's (outside) | Walnut Street (adj) | — |
| 47 | Arriva Midlands | ~29 min | 64 | Sat 50 · Sun 28 | 05:37 | 22:53 | Cedar Avenue (opposite) | Station Street (Stand EG) | — |
| 44 | Arriva Midlands | ~20 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 5 | 06:18 | 23:13 | Brixham Drive (adj) | Walnut Street (adj) | — |
| 44A | Arriva Midlands | ~35 min | 15 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 05:42 | 20:31 | Shipps Way (opposite) | Station Street (Stand EG) | — |
| 44B | Arriva Midlands | ~40 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:37 | 18:55 | Shipps Way (opposite) | Station Street (Stand EG) | — |
| 40S | Centrebus | ~56 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:50 | 18:10 | Willow Park Drive (opp) | Amadis Road (adj) | Fosse Park, Thorpe Astley & Glenfield |
Times are for the first boarding point in 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, 44A bus or 44B bus timetable.
Fares from Wigston to Leicester
- £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 Wigston to Leicester?
6 routes run directly from Wigston to Leicester: the 48 (Arriva Midlands), the 47 (Arriva Midlands), the 44 (Arriva Midlands), the 44A (Arriva Midlands), the 44B (Arriva Midlands), the 40S (Centrebus). The most frequent is the 48, 68 times each weekday — board at Sainsbury's (outside) and get off at Walnut Street (adj), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wigston to Leicester?
Between 20 minutes on the 44 and 56 on the 40S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wigston to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 23:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wigston to Leicester?
Adult singles from Wigston to Leicester: £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.