28 Leicester to Ratby via Glenfield, Groby
Operated by Arriva Midlands. First bus 05:44, last bus 19:25. 24 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 28? 41 other bus routes are numbered 28 elsewhere in the UK — see every 28 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:25 | 07:45 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:20 | 15:25 | 16:45 | 18:05 | 19:25 to Bulls Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SJ) | 06:25 | 07:45 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:05 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:20 | 15:25 | 16:45 | 18:05 | 19:25 |
| County Hall (opp) | 06:39 | 08:02 | 09:13 | 10:13 | 11:18 | 12:28 | 13:30 | 14:35 | 15:46 | 17:03 | 18:19 | 19:38 |
| Stamford Arms (outside) | 06:44 | 08:09 | 09:17 | 10:19 | 11:24 | 12:34 | 13:36 | 14:41 | 15:53 | 17:11 | 18:26 | 19:44 |
| Nook Close (opp) | 06:48 | 08:15 | 09:20 | 10:22 | 11:27 | 12:37 | 13:39 | 14:48 | 15:58 | 17:15 | 18:30 | 19:49 |
| Bulls Head (outside) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:55 |
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 28
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £1.30 to £2.60
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 | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £1.80 | County Hall/Glenfield Turn | ||||
| £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 | ||
| £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 28
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 6 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 28
28 towards Ratby
All 28 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
- Marina Drive (adj) Groby
- Marston Drive (adjacent) Groby
- Pymm Ley Lane (adj) Groby
- Stamford Arms (outside) Groby
- Allotments (adj) Groby
- Woodbank Road (opp) Groby
- M1 Bridge (southwestbound) Ratby
- Dane Hill (outside) Ratby
- Nook Close (opp) Ratby
- Chapel Street (opp) Ratby
- Bulls Head (outside) Ratby
28 towards Leicester
All 28 stops
- Nook Close (opp) Ratby
- Chapel Street (opp) Ratby
- Bulls Head (outside) Ratby
- Stamford Street (adjacent) Ratby
- M1 Bridge (northeastbound) Ratby
- Woodbank Road (adj) Groby
- Allotments (opp) Groby
- Stamford Arms (opp) Groby
- Pymm Ley Lane (opposite) Groby
- Marston Drive (opp) Groby
- Marina Drive (opposite) Groby
- Anstey Lane Roundabout (just after) 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
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 28 bus?
The first 28 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:44 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 28 bus?
The last 28 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 28 bus cost?
Arriva Midlands's published fares on the 28: adult single £1.80 to £3.00, child single £1.30 to £2.60. The 28 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 28 bus?
The 28 is operated by Arriva Midlands.
Timetable data from Arriva Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.