26 Leicester circular via Beaumont Leys, Belgrave
Operated by First Leicester. First bus 06:03, last bus 23:05. 52 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:20, last 23:00. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 26? 44 other bus routes are numbered 26 elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 18:20 | 19:30 | 21:20 | 23:00 to Belgrave Boulevard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HW) | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 18:20 | 19:30 | 21:20 | 23:00 |
| Beaumont Centre (Stand G) | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 15:37 | 16:37 | 17:37 | 18:37 | 19:44 | 21:34 | 23:15 |
| Cotley Road (adj) | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 18:50 | 19:55 | 21:45 | 23:26 |
| Belgrave Boulevard (opp) | 09:54 | 10:54 | 11:54 | 12:54 | 13:54 | 14:54 | 15:54 | 16:54 | 17:54 | 18:54 | 19:58 | 21:48 | 23:30 |
| Ellis Avenue (opp) | 10:04 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 | 19:04 | 20:07 | 21:57 | · |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 | 19:15 | 20:15 | 22:05 | · |
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 26
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| – | Canal Bridge | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | £2.50 | Abbey Park Crossroads | |||||||||||
| £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Burnham Drive (Shops) | ||||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Linney Road | |||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Heacham Drive/Strasbourg Drive | ||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Beaumont Leys Centre | |||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Maplewell Drive | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Beaumont Lodge Road | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | Mowmacre Hill | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.80 | Thurcaston Road/Abbey Lane | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Bath Street | ||
| – | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Melton Turn | |
| – | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Abbey Park Street |
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 26
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.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 33 journeys, first 05:59
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 13 journeys, first 09:20
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (88 journeys, against 52), 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 (88 journeys, against 52), 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: 33 journeys, first 05:59
Route map
All stops on route 26
26 towards Haymarket Bus Station
All 46 stops
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HW) Leicester
- Abbey Street (Stand BE) Leicester
- St Margaret's Pastures (opp) Abbey Park
- Maher Community Centre (opp) Abbey Park
- Devonshire Road (opp) Abbey Park
- Danbury Drive (opp) Leicester
- Wiltshire Road (opp) Leicester
- Somerset Avenue (opposite) Leicester
- Babingley Drive (opp) Leicester
- Lomond Crescent (opp) Leicester
- Linney Road (opp) Leicester
- Baxters Close (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Calver Hey Road (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Beauville Drive (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Amadis Road (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Beaumont Centre (Stand G) Beaumont Leys
- Heatherbrook Road (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Maplewell Drive (opp) Beaumont Leys
- Heatherbrook School (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Ipswich Close (opposite) Beaumont Leys
- Grayswood Drive (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Kingsbridge Crescent (opposite) Beaumont Leys
- Beaumont Lodge School (o/s) Beaumont Leys
- Redruth Road (adj) Beaumont Leys
- UK Mail (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Madeline Road (adj) Beaumont Leys
- Leycroft Road (S Bound) Beaumont Leys
- Cotley Road (adj) Mowmacre Hill
- Bewcastle Grove (E Bound) Mowmacre Hill
- Millwood Close (adj) Mowmacre Hill
- Modbury Avenue (opp) Mowmacre Hill
- Belgrave Boulevard (opp) Mowmacre Hill
- Barnwell Avenue (opp) Belgrave
- Abbey Lane (SE Bound) Belgrave
- Talbot Street (adj) Belgrave
- Bath Street (adj) Belgrave
- Victoria Road North (adj) Belgrave
- Shirley Street (opp) Belgrave
- Shaftesbury Avenue (adj) Belgrave
- Ellis Avenue (opp) Belgrave
- Brandon Street (adj) Belgrave
- Dysart Way (adj) Belgrave
- Leicester College (opp) Belgrave
- George Street (adj) Leicester
- Orchard Street (Stand BG) Leicester
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) Leicester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 26 bus?
The first 26 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:03 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 26 bus?
The last 26 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 26 bus cost?
First Leicester's published fares on the 26: adult single £1.80 to £3.00. The 26 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 26 bus?
The 26 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.