6 Leicester circular via Belgrave, Thurmaston
Operated by Arriva Midlands. First bus 06:42, last bus 19:30. 23 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 6? 110 other bus routes are numbered 6 elsewhere in the UK — see every 6 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:10 | 07:16 | 08:06 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 6
Adult single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £1.30 to £2.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | Belgrave Circle/College | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.70 | £1.80 | Melton Turn | |||||||
| £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Moores Rd | ||||||
| £3.00 | £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Sandringham Ave | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Sains,Troon Way/Jacklin Dr | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | – | Dorothy Ave/The Manor | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £1.80 | CSB, Qualvis | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £1.80 | £1.80 | Thurmaston Estates | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | – | £1.80 | £1.80 | £1.80 | The Manor |
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 6
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 6
6 towards Haymarket Bus Station
All 55 stops
- 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
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?
Arriva Midlands's published fares on the 6: adult single £1.80 to £3.00, child single £1.30 to £2.60. 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 Arriva Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.