21 Leicester

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 10:00, last bus 18:00. 9 journeys on weekdays.

The 21 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

21 inbound — Monday to Friday (9 journeys)
St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SU) ·········
Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) ·········
Kashmir Road (adj) 10:1011:1012:1013:1014:1015:1016:1017:1018:10
Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) 10:0411:0412:0413:0414:0415:0416:0417:0418:04
St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SU) 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:00

Route map

All stops on route 21

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 21 bus?

The first 21 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 21 bus?

The last 21 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 21 bus cost?

The 21 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 21 bus?

The 21 is operated by Central Connect.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.