6 Leicester ↔ Haymarket Bus Station
Operated by Arriva Midlands. First bus 06:42, last bus 19:30. 23 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HP) | 07:10 | 07:16 | · | 08:22 | 08:52 | 09:22 | 09:52 | 10:22 | 10:52 | 11:22 | 11:52 | 12:22 | 12:52 | 13:22 | 13:52 | 14:22 | 14:52 | 15:22 | 15:53 | 16:25 | 16:58 | 17:28 | 19:57 |
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| Sainsbury's (opp) | · | 07:31 | · | 08:37 | 09:07 | 09:37 | 10:07 | 10:37 | 11:07 | 11:37 | 12:07 | 12:37 | 13:07 | 13:37 | 14:07 | 14:37 | 15:07 | 15:42 | 16:11 | 16:43 | 17:15 | 17:45 | · |
| Canal Street (adj) | · | 07:36 | 08:06 | 08:42 | 09:12 | 09:42 | 10:12 | 10:42 | 11:12 | 11:42 | 12:12 | 12:42 | 13:12 | 13:42 | 14:12 | 14:42 | 15:12 | 15:47 | 16:16 | 16:48 | 17:20 | 17:50 | · |
| ASDA (adj) | 06:42 | 07:43 | 08:13 | 08:49 | 09:19 | 09:49 | 10:19 | 10:49 | 11:19 | 11:49 | 12:19 | 12:49 | 13:19 | 13:49 | 14:19 | 14:49 | 15:19 | 15:54 | 16:23 | 16:55 | 17:27 | 17:55 | 19:30 |
| Red Hill Lane (near) | 06:45 | 07:46 | 08:16 | 08:52 | 09:22 | 09:52 | 10:22 | 10:52 | 11:22 | 11:52 | 12:22 | 12:52 | 13:22 | 13:52 | 14:22 | 14:52 | 15:22 | 15:57 | 16:26 | 16:58 | 17:30 | 17:58 | 19:33 |
| Sainsbury's (adj) | 06:55 | 07:58 | 08:28 | 09:03 | 09:33 | 10:03 | 10:33 | 11:03 | 11:33 | 12:03 | 12:33 | 13:03 | 13:33 | 14:03 | 14:33 | 15:03 | 15:35 | 16:10 | 16:39 | 17:11 | 17:43 | 18:09 | 19:43 |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HF) | · | · | 08:48 | · | 09:48 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 18:23 | · |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HG) | · | 08:18 | · | 09:18 | · | 10:18 | 10:48 | 11:18 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:48 | 15:18 | 15:50 | 16:25 | 16:54 | 17:26 | · | · | · |
Route map
All stops on route 6
6 towards Haymarket Bus Station
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HP) Leicester
- Orchard Street (Stand BF) Leicester
- George Street (opp) Leicester
- Leicester College (adj) Belgrave
- Abbey Park Street (adj) Belgrave
- Donaldson Road (opp) Belgrave
- Law Street (adj) Belgrave
- Doncaster Road (opp) Belgrave
- Lexham Street (adj) Belgrave
- Arbour Road (opp) Belgrave
- Moores Road (opp) Belgrave
- Lancashire Street (opp) Belgrave
- Belgrave Police Station (opp) Belgrave
- Rushey Mead School (opp) Belgrave
- Uxbridge Road (adj) Belgrave
- Oakland Avenue (adj) Leicester
- Sainsbury's (opp) Leicester
- Manor Medical Centre (opp) Thurmaston
- Dorothy Avenue (adj) Thurmaston
- Bridge Park Road (corner) Thurmaston
- Lea Close (opp) Thurmaston
- Forest Avenue (adj) Thurmaston
- Canal Street (adj) Thurmaston
- Costco (adj) Thurmaston
- ASDA (adj) Thurmaston
- Barkby Thorpe Lane (opposite) Thurmaston
- Charnwood Avenue (opposite) Thurmaston
- Highway Road (after) Thurmaston
- Charnwood Avenue (S Bound) Thurmaston
- Red Hill Lane (near) Thurmaston
- Beacon Avenue (before) Thurmaston
- Sandiacre Drive (opp) Thurmaston
- Dovedale Road (adj) Thurmaston
- Ferndale Road (opp) Thurmaston
- Alpine Drive (adj) Thurmaston
- Beechwood Avenue (adj) Thurmaston
- Maple Road (adj) Thurmaston
- Manor Medical Centre (adj) Thurmaston
- Alderton Close (opp) Leicester
- Sainsbury's (adj) Leicester
- Oakland Avenue (opposite) Leicester
- Uxbridge Road (opp) Belgrave
- Belgrave Police Station (adj) Belgrave
- Lancashire Street (adj) Belgrave
- Moores Road (adj) Belgrave
- Arbour Road (adj) Belgrave
- Lexham Street (opp) Belgrave
- Doncaster Road (adj) 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 HF) Leicester
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HG) Leicester
Service history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Wolverton → Lakes Estate
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 6 bus?
The first 6 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 6 bus?
The last 6 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 6 bus cost?
The 6 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 6 bus?
The 6 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.