27 Leicester to Ratby via Glenfield, Groby
Operated by Arriva Midlands. First bus 05:50, last bus 22:00. 29 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:07, last 17:40. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 27? 50 other bus routes are numbered 27 elsewhere in the UK — see every 27 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:50 | 11:00 | 12:05 | 14:20 | 15:25 | 16:30 | 17:40 to Bulls Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SJ) | 09:50 | 11:00 | 12:05 | 14:20 | 15:25 | 16:30 | 17:40 |
| County Hall (opp) | 10:03 | 11:13 | 12:18 | 14:33 | 15:38 | 16:43 | 17:52 |
| Co-op (opp) | 10:09 | 11:19 | 12:24 | 14:39 | 15:44 | 16:49 | 17:58 |
| Nook Close (opp) | 10:12 | 11:22 | 12:27 | 14:42 | 15:47 | 16:52 | 18:01 |
| Bulls Head (outside) | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:08 |
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 27
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £1.20 to £2.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | Slater Street | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.70 | £1.80 | Fosse Rd Corner | |||||||
| £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Heathley Prk Est/Cemetery | ||||||
| £3.00 | £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | New Parks Way/Glenfield Frith Dr | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Glenfield Tn/County Hall | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.80 | Overdale Ave or Marina Dr | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Groby Sacheverell Way,Laundon Way | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Motorway Bridge | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Ratby (All Stops) |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Leicester Centre.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Arriva Midlands before you travel.
Tickets on the 27
Arriva Midlands publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Adult nBUS · Child nBUS · Group nBUS
…and 8 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Arriva Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva Midlands.
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 Arriva Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve 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 27
27 towards Ratby
All 30 stops
- St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SJ) Leicester
- Pasture Lane (opp) Frog Island
- The New Joiners (opp) Frog Island
- Soar Lane (adj) Leicester
- Slater Street (opp) Frog Island
- Dunton Street (adj) Frog Island
- Fosse Road Corner (adj) Leicester
- Garland Crescent (adj) Leicester
- Mary Road (adj) Leicester Frith
- Darlington Road (adj) Leicester Frith
- Heathley Park Drive (opp) Leicester Frith
- Gilroes Cemetery (opp) Leicester Frith
- Glenfield Hospital (opposite) Leicester
- Glenfield Frith Drive (adj) Glenfield
- County Hall (opp) Glenfield
- Gynsill Lane (opp) Glenfield
- Overdale Avenue (adjacent) Glenfield
- Co-op (opp) Groby
- Garendon Way (opp) Groby
- M1 Bridge (southwestbound) Ratby
- Dane Hill (outside) Ratby
- Nook Close (opp) Ratby
- Fielding Lane (adj) Ratby
- Meadow Close (adj) Ratby
- Heathbrook Drive (opp) Ratby
- Tyler Road (Adj) Ratby
- Mill Drive (opp) Ratby
- Park Road (adj) Ratby
- Chapel Street (opp) Ratby
- Bulls Head (outside) Ratby
27 towards Leicester
All 31 stops
- Nook Close (opp) Ratby
- Fielding Lane (adj) Ratby
- Meadow Close (adj) Ratby
- Heathbrook Drive (opp) Ratby
- Tyler Road (Adj) Ratby
- Mill Drive (opp) Ratby
- Park Road (adj) Ratby
- Chapel Street (opp) Ratby
- Bulls Head (outside) Ratby
- Stamford Street (adjacent) Ratby
- M1 Bridge (northeastbound) Ratby
- Garendon Way (adj) Groby
- Co-op (outside) Groby
- Stamford Drive (adj) Groby
- Sacheverell Way (just before) Groby
- Overdale Avenue (opposite) Glenfield
- Gynsill Lane (adj) Glenfield
- County Hall (outside) Glenfield
- Glenfield Hospital (adj) Leicester
- Gilroes Cemetery (adj) Leicester Frith
- Heathley Park Drive (adj) Leicester Frith
- Darlington Road (opp) Leicester Frith
- Mary Road (opp) Leicester Frith
- Garland Crescent (opp) Leicester
- Medina Road (adj) Leicester
- Dunton Street (opp) Frog Island
- Abbey Gate (outside) Leicester
- Slater Street (adj) Frog Island
- Soar Lane (opp) Leicester
- Pasture Lane (adj) Frog Island
- St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SJ) Leicester
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 11 April 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 26 August 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 6 January 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 8 April 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 24 February 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0007085/22 · Changes in Leicester City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 27 bus?
The first 27 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 27 bus?
The last 27 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 27 bus cost?
Arriva Midlands's published fares on the 27: adult single £1.80 to £3.00, child single £1.20 to £2.50. The 27 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. Arriva Midlands day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 27 bus?
The 27 is operated by Arriva Midlands.
Timetable data from Arriva Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0007085/22. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.