56 Leicester ↔ Haymarket Bus Station

Operated by Arriva Midlands. First bus 07:35, last bus 17:05. 5 journeys on weekdays.

The 56 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

56 towards Haymarket Bus Station — Monday to Friday (5 journeys)
Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HC) ·····
Humberstone Park (opp) 07:5010:2612:3614:5317:28
Stocks Road (opp) 08:0010:3612:4615:0317:38
School (opp) 08:0510:4112:5115:0817:43
Humberstone Park (outside) 08:2510:5313:0315:2017:56
Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HC) 07:3510:1012:2014:3517:05

Route map

All stops on route 56

56 towards Haymarket Bus Station

  1. Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HC) Leicester
  2. Humberstone Gate (Stand DD) Leicester
  3. Ann Street (opp) Leicester
  4. Madras Road (adj) Leicester
  5. Dysart Way (Stand A) Leicester
  6. Farringdon Street (adj) Spinney Hills
  7. Spinney Hill Road (E Bound) Spinney Hills
  8. Overton Road (adj) Humberstone
  9. Sulgrave Road (outside) New Humberstone
  10. Kitchener Road (opp) New Humberstone
  11. Exton Road (opp) New Humberstone
  12. King Edward Road (opp) New Humberstone
  13. Turner Road (opposite) New Humberstone
  14. Humberstone Park (opp) New Humberstone
  15. Barbara Avenue (opp) Nether Hall
  16. Colchester Road (opp) New Humberstone
  17. Thurncourt Road (opp) Nether Hall
  18. Hartfield Road (adj) Nether Hall
  19. Parkstone Road (E Bound) Nether Hall
  20. Nursery Road (outside) Nether Hall
  21. Church Hill (adj) Scraptoft
  22. Scraptoft Rise (adj) Scraptoft
  23. Hinks Avenue (opp) Scraptoft
  24. Mitchell Grove (opp) Scraptoft
  25. Stocks Road (opp) Scraptoft
  26. Southfield Close (opp) Scraptoft
  27. School (opp) Thurnby
  28. Pulford Drive (outside) Thurnby
  29. Cranbrook Road (opp) Thurnby
  30. Forest Rise (outside) Thurnby
  31. Grange Lane (adj) Thurnby
  32. Nursery (opp) Thurnby
  33. Downing Drive (adj) Goodwood
  34. Spencefield Lane (adj) Goodwood
  35. Silverwood Close (adj) Goodwood
  36. Greystone Avenue (adj) Goodwood
  37. Peters Drive (opp) New Humberstone
  38. Rockery Close (adj) New Humberstone
  39. Humberstone Park (outside) New Humberstone
  40. King Edward Road (adj) New Humberstone
  41. Exton Road (adj) New Humberstone
  42. Kitchener Road (adj) New Humberstone
  43. St Barnabas Road (outside) Spinney Hills
  44. Overton Road (opp) Humberstone
  45. Spinney Hill Road (W Bound) Spinney Hills
  46. Percival Street (adj) Humberstone
  47. Farringdon Street (opp) Spinney Hills
  48. Dysart Way (opp) Leicester
  49. Brunswick Street (opp) Leicester
  50. Ann Street (adj) Leicester
  51. Humberstone Gate (Stand DF) Leicester
  52. Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HC) Leicester

Service history & registered changes

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Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 56 bus?

The first 56 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 56 bus?

The last 56 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 56 bus cost?

The 56 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 56 bus?

The 56 is operated by Arriva Midlands.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.