162 Leicester to New Parks via West Bridge, Newfoundpool

Operated by Centrebus. First bus 07:50, last bus 17:40. 19 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.90 to £2.40 — more.

Next towards New Parks from St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SH): 15:20, 16:30, 17:40

Next towards Leicester from Park Rise (outside): 14:41, 15:52, 17:02

Wanted a different 162? 10 other bus routes are numbered 162 elsewhere in the UK — see every 162 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Park Rise · Monday to Friday · 10 journeys
Stop 07:5009:0510:1011:1012:1013:1014:1015:2016:3017:40
St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SH) 07:5009:0510:1011:1012:1013:1014:1015:2016:3017:40
Gillman Road (opp) 08:0609:2010:2511:2512:2513:2514:2515:3616:4617:56
Frolesworth Road (adj) 08:1509:2710:3211:3212:3213:3214:3215:4416:5418:03
Park Rise (outside) 08:2309:3310:3811:3812:3813:3814:3915:5017:0018:10

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Centrebus whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 162

Adult single £1.90 to £2.40 · Adult return £3.50 to £4.50

Adult single fare table, stage to stage
£1.90 West Bridge
£1.90£1.90 Hinckley Rd/Fosse Rd
£1.90£1.90£1.90 Fosse Road North
£2.40£1.90£1.90£1.90 Sandhurst Rd
£2.40£2.40£1.90£1.90£1.90 Bonney Road
£2.40£2.40£2.40£2.40£1.90£1.90 Charnor Road
£2.40£2.40£2.40£2.40£2.40£1.90£1.90 Frolesworth Rd
£2.40£2.40£2.40£2.40£2.40£2.40£1.90£1.90 Park Rise

Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Leicester City.

Centrebus Group's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Centrebus before you travel.

Tickets on the 162

Centrebus publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and young people.

U19 Return · U19 Single · Adult Return · Adult Single · Shadow Adult Single · Shadow U19 Single · TravelAid Single

Ticket types come from Centrebus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Centrebus.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Centrebus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 162

162 towards New Parks

All 33 stops
  1. St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SH) Leicester
  2. St Peter's Lane (Stand AB) Leicester
  3. Causeway Lane (Stand AF) Leicester
  4. St Nicholas Circle (Stand FB) Leicester
  5. West Bridge (Stand FF) West Bridge
  6. New Park Street (opp) West Bridge
  7. Narborough Road (corner of) West Bridge
  8. Tyndale Street (outside) West End
  9. Hinckley Road (adj) West End
  10. Noble Street (opp) West End
  11. Pool Road (adj) Newfoundpool
  12. Beatrice Road (adj) Newfoundpool
  13. Fosse Road North (E Bound) Newfoundpool
  14. Swannington Road (opp) Newfoundpool
  15. Samson Road (opp) Newfoundpool
  16. Bloxham Road (adj) New Parks
  17. New Park House (opp) New Parks
  18. Gillman Road (opp) New Parks
  19. Glazebrook Road (adj) New Parks
  20. Stenson Road (opposite) New Parks
  21. Dillon Way (opp) New Parks
  22. Aikman Avenue (adj) New Parks
  23. Speers Road (opp) New Parks
  24. Knowles Road (adj) New Parks
  25. Musson Road (adj) New Parks
  26. Frolesworth Road (adj) New Parks
  27. Bringhurst Road (opp) New Parks
  28. Brex Rise (adjacent) New Parks
  29. Sacheverel Road (outside) New Parks
  30. Cokayne Road (just after) New Parks
  31. Outwood Close (opp) New Parks
  32. Green Walk (outside) New Parks
  33. Park Rise (outside) New Parks

162 towards Leicester

All 35 stops
  1. Park Rise (outside) New Parks
  2. Green Walk (opposite) New Parks
  3. Outwood Close (adj) New Parks
  4. Cokayne Road (opp) New Parks
  5. Brex Rise (opp) New Parks
  6. Bringhurst Road (adj) New Parks
  7. Frolesworth Road (opp) New Parks
  8. Musson Road (opp) New Parks
  9. Knowles Road (opp) New Parks
  10. Speers Road (adj) New Parks
  11. Aikman Avenue (opp) New Parks
  12. Dillon Way (adj) New Parks
  13. Stenson Road (adjacent) New Parks
  14. Glazebrook Road (opp) New Parks
  15. New Park House (adj) New Parks
  16. Samson Road (adj) Newfoundpool
  17. Swannington Road (adj) Newfoundpool
  18. Fosse Road North (W Bound) Newfoundpool
  19. Dunton Street (opp) Frog Island
  20. Abbey Gate (outside) Leicester
  21. Slater Street (adj) Frog Island
  22. Pasture Lane (adj) Frog Island
  23. Beatrice Road (opp) Newfoundpool
  24. Pool Road (opp) Newfoundpool
  25. Noble Street (adj) West End
  26. Fosse Road (outside) West End
  27. Narborough Road (corner) West Bridge
  28. Thorpe Street (adj) Leicester
  29. New Park Street (adj) West Bridge
  30. West Bridge (adjacent) West Bridge
  31. St Nicholas Circle (Stand FA) Leicester
  32. Causeway Lane (Stand AG) Leicester
  33. St Peter's Lane (Stand AK) Leicester
  34. Gravel Street (Stand BD) Leicester
  35. St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SH) Leicester

Towns & areas on this route

LeicesterNew ParksWest EndNewfoundpoolWest BridgeFrog Island

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 162 bus?

The first 162 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 162 bus?

The last 162 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 162 bus cost?

Centrebus's published fares on the 162: adult single £1.90 to £2.40, adult return £3.50 to £4.50. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Centrebus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 162 bus?

The 162 is operated by Centrebus.

Timetable data from Centrebus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.