21 Leicester circular
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 10:00, last bus 18:00. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 21? 59 other bus routes are numbered 21 elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SU) | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) | 10:04 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 |
| Kashmir Road (adj) | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 |
| St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SU) | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | 15:19 | 16:19 | 17:19 | 18:19 |
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.
Route map
All stops on route 21
21 inbound
All 11 stops
- St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SU) Leicester
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) Leicester
- Humberstone Gate (Stand DE) Leicester
- Brunswick Street (adj) Leicester
- Kashmir Road (adj) Leicester
- Manitoba Road (opp) Leicester
- Madras Road (opp) Leicester
- Crafton Street East (adj) Leicester
- Humberstone Gate (Stand DF) Leicester
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) Leicester
- St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SU) Leicester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 21 bus?
The first 21 departure 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 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 Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Central Connect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 15 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.