21 Leicester circular via Belgrave, Thurmaston
Operated by First Leicester. First bus 06:25, last bus 19:02. 37 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 21? 59 other bus routes are numbered 21 elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:25 | 06:45 | 07:05 | 06:55 | 07:15 | 07:35 | 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:40 | 09:05 | 09:25 | 09:45 | 10:05 | 10:25 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 11:25 | 11:45 | 12:05 | 12:25 | 12:45 | 13:07 | 13:27 | 13:47 | 14:09 | 14:32 | 14:55 | 15:19 | 15:42 | 16:05 | 16:29 | 16:52 | 17:15 | 17:39 | 18:02 | 18:22 | 19:02 to Blount Road |
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| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HS) | · | · | · | 06:55 | 07:15 | 07:35 | 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:40 | 09:05 | 09:25 | 09:45 | 10:05 | 10:25 | 10:45 | 11:05 | 11:25 | 11:45 | 12:05 | 12:25 | 12:45 | 13:07 | 13:27 | 13:47 | 14:09 | 14:32 | 14:55 | 15:19 | 15:42 | 16:05 | 16:29 | 16:52 | 17:15 | 17:39 | 18:02 | 18:22 | 19:02 |
| Cobden Street (opp) | · | · | · | 07:01 | 07:24 | 07:44 | 08:09 | 08:29 | 08:49 | 09:13 | 09:33 | 09:53 | 10:13 | 10:33 | 10:53 | 11:13 | 11:33 | 11:53 | 12:14 | 12:34 | 12:54 | 13:16 | 13:36 | 13:56 | 14:19 | 14:42 | 15:05 | 15:29 | 15:52 | 16:15 | 16:39 | 17:02 | 17:25 | 17:49 | 18:11 | 18:31 | 19:11 |
| Wyvern Arms (outside) | · | · | · | 07:06 | 07:31 | 07:51 | 08:16 | 08:36 | 08:56 | 09:19 | 09:39 | 09:59 | 10:19 | 10:39 | 10:59 | 11:19 | 11:39 | 11:59 | 12:21 | 12:41 | 13:01 | 13:23 | 13:43 | 14:03 | 14:29 | 14:52 | 15:15 | 15:39 | 16:02 | 16:25 | 16:49 | 17:12 | 17:34 | 17:58 | 18:18 | 18:38 | 19:18 |
| Kiln Avenue (corner of) | 06:25 | 06:45 | 07:05 | 07:23 | 07:41 | 08:01 | 08:26 | 08:46 | 09:06 | 09:29 | 09:49 | 10:09 | 10:29 | 10:49 | 11:09 | 11:29 | 11:49 | 12:09 | 12:31 | 12:51 | 13:11 | 13:33 | 13:53 | 14:16 | 14:41 | 15:04 | 15:27 | 15:51 | 16:14 | 16:37 | 17:01 | 17:24 | 17:45 | 18:09 | 18:28 | 18:58 | 19:28 |
| Wyvern Arms (opp) | 06:34 | 06:54 | 07:14 | 07:35 | 07:55 | 08:15 | 08:40 | 09:00 | 09:20 | 09:40 | 10:00 | 10:20 | 10:40 | 11:00 | 11:20 | 11:40 | 12:00 | 12:20 | 12:42 | 13:02 | 13:22 | 13:44 | 14:07 | 14:30 | 14:55 | 15:18 | 15:41 | 16:05 | 16:28 | 16:51 | 17:15 | 17:38 | 17:57 | 18:21 | 18:39 | 19:09 | · |
| Madras Road (opp) | 06:42 | 07:02 | 07:22 | 07:46 | 08:05 | 08:25 | 08:50 | 09:10 | 09:30 | 09:50 | 10:10 | 10:30 | 10:50 | 11:10 | 11:30 | 11:50 | 12:10 | 12:30 | 12:53 | 13:13 | 13:33 | 13:55 | 14:17 | 14:40 | 15:05 | 15:28 | 15:51 | 16:15 | 16:38 | 17:01 | 17:25 | 17:48 | 18:05 | 18:29 | 18:47 | 19:17 | · |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) | 06:50 | 07:10 | 07:30 | 07:55 | 08:15 | 08:35 | 09:00 | 09:20 | 09:40 | 10:00 | 10:20 | 10:40 | 11:00 | 11:20 | 11:40 | 12:00 | 12:20 | 12:40 | 13:02 | 13:22 | 13:42 | 14:04 | 14:27 | 14:50 | 15:14 | 15:37 | 16:00 | 16:24 | 16:47 | 17:10 | 17:34 | 17:57 | 18:14 | 18:38 | 18:56 | 19:26 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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.
Fares on the 21
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| – | Dysart Way | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | Doncaster Road | ||||
| £3.00 | – | – | Watson Road | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | Rayner Road | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | June Avenue | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Blount Road |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is City Centre.
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 21
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, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 25 journeys, first 06:49
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (64 journeys, against 37), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with First Leicester before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (64 journeys, against 37), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with First Leicester before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 25 journeys, first 06:49
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 28 journeys, first 06:49
Route map
All stops on route 21
21 towards Haymarket Bus Station
All 49 stops
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HS) Leicester
- Humberstone Gate (Stand DE) Leicester
- Ann Street (opp) Leicester
- Brunswick Street (adj) Leicester
- Manitoba Road (adj) Leicester
- Kashmir Road (opp) Leicester
- Cobden Street (opp) Belgrave
- Southey Close (adj) Belgrave
- Martin Street (opp) Belgrave
- Surrey Street (NE Bound) Belgrave
- Harrogate Road (opp) Belgrave
- Purley Road (adj) Belgrave
- Watson Road (adj) Belgrave
- Wyvern Arms (outside) Leicester
- St Ives Road (opp) Leicester
- Lewisher Road (opp) Leicester
- Rayner Road (adj) Leicester
- Thurmaston Lane (NE Bound) Leicester
- Claymill Road (adj) Leicester
- The Roundway (N Bound) Leicester
- The Roundway (adj) Leicester
- Herricks Avenue (just after) Leicester
- Griffin Close (opp) Thurmaston
- Walker Road (outside) Thurmaston
- Kiln Avenue (corner of) Thurmaston
- Colby Drive (corner of) Thurmaston
- Griffin Close (adj) Thurmaston
- Herricks Avenue (opposite) Leicester
- The Roundway (outside) Leicester
- The Roundway (S Bound) Leicester
- Claymill Road (opp) Leicester
- Thurmaston Lane (adj) Leicester
- Rayner Road (opp) Leicester
- Lewisher Road (adj) Leicester
- St Ives Road (adj) Leicester
- Wyvern Arms (opp) Leicester
- Watson Road (opp) Belgrave
- Purley Road (opp) Belgrave
- Harrogate Road (adj) Belgrave
- Surrey Street (SW Bound) Belgrave
- Martin Street (adj) Belgrave
- Southey Close (opp) Belgrave
- Cobden Street (adj) Belgrave
- Kashmir Road (adj) Leicester
- Manitoba Road (opp) Leicester
- Madras Road (opp) Leicester
- Ann Street (adj) Leicester
- Humberstone Gate (Stand DF) Leicester
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) Leicester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 21 bus?
The first 21 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:25 (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 19:02. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 21 bus cost?
First Leicester's published fares on the 21: adult single £2.50 to £3.00. 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. First Leicester 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 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.