17 Leicester circular via Highfields

Operated by First Leicester. First bus 06:42, last bus 19:30. 53 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:40, last 18:10. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.

Next towards Humberstone Gate E from Humberstone Gate (Stand DJ): tomorrow 06:42

Wanted a different 17? 50 other bus routes are numbered 17 elsewhere in the UK — see every 17 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Humberstone Gate E · Sunday · 18 journeys
Stop 09:4010:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:4017:1017:4018:10
Humberstone Gate (Stand DJ) 09:4010:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:4017:1017:4018:10
Duffield Street (opposite) 09:4810:1810:4811:1811:4812:1812:4813:1813:4814:1814:4815:1815:4816:1816:4817:1817:4818:18
Humberstone Gate (Stand DJ) 10:0410:3411:0411:3412:0412:3413:0413:3414:0414:3415:0415:3416:0416:3417:0417:3418:0418:34

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — First Leicester sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Fares on the 17

Adult single £2.50

First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 24 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Leicester before you travel.

Tickets on the 17

First Leicester publishes singles on this route for adults.

Adult Single · TravelAid Single

Ticket types come from First Leicester's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Leicester.

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 First Leicester before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day 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 17

17 towards Humberstone Gate E

All 14 stops
  1. Humberstone Gate (Stand DJ) Leicester
  2. Charles Street (Stand EA) Leicester
  3. Charles Street (Stand EC) Leicester
  4. Lincoln Street (opp) Highfields
  5. Highfield Street (opp) Highfields
  6. St Peters Road (outside) Highfields
  7. Donnington Street (opp) Highfields
  8. Duffield Street (opposite) Highfields
  9. Cecil Road (adj) Highfields
  10. Upper Charnwood Street (adj) Highfields
  11. Dysart Way (opp) Leicester
  12. Brunswick Street (opp) Leicester
  13. Ann Street (adj) Leicester
  14. Humberstone Gate (Stand DJ) Leicester

Towns & areas on this route

LeicesterHighfields

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 17 bus?

The first 17 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 17 bus?

The last 17 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 17 bus cost?

First Leicester's published fares on the 17: adult single £2.50. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so First Leicester sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the 17 bus?

The 17 is operated by First Leicester.

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