81 Leicester circular via Evington

Operated by Centrebus. First bus 07:45, last bus 17:50. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.10 to £2.90 — more.

Next towards Charles Street (Stand CH) from Charles Street (Stand CB): 13:50, 14:50, 15:35

Wanted a different 81? 37 other bus routes are numbered 81 elsewhere in the UK — see every 81 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Charles Street (Stand CH) · Monday to Friday · 10 journeys

Stop	07:45	09:50	10:50	11:50	12:50	13:50	14:50	15:35	17:00	17:50
Charles Street (Stand CB)	07:45	09:50	10:50	11:50	12:50	13:50	14:50	15:35	17:00	17:50
Rail Station (Stand EF)	07:48	09:53	10:53	11:53	12:53	13:53	14:53	15:38	17:03	17:53
Highway Road (opposite)	08:00	10:05	11:05	12:05	13:05	14:05	15:05	15:50	17:15	18:05
Station Street (Stand EG)	08:13	10:16	11:16	12:16	13:16	14:16	15:16	16:03	17:28	18:18
Charles Street (Stand CH)	08:17	10:20	11:20	12:20	13:20	14:20	15:20	16:07	17:32	18:22

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.

The 81 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 →

Fares on the 81

Adult single £2.10 to £2.90 · Adult return £3.90 to £5.50

From to

Adult single fare table, stage to stage

£2.10	University Road
£2.50	£2.20	Evington Rd/St Stephen
£2.90	£2.90	£2.20	Evington Parks Rd
£2.90	£2.90	£2.90	£2.20	Highway Road
£2.50	£2.20	–	£2.20	£2.90	St Stephens Road

Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Leicester City.

Centrebus Group's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Centrebus before you travel.

Tickets on the 81

Centrebus publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and young people.

U19 Return · U19 Single · Adult Return · Adult Single · Shadow Adult Single · Shadow U19 Single · TravelAid Single

Ticket types come from Centrebus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Centrebus.

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 Centrebus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas 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 81

81 towards Charles Street (Stand CH)

All 32 stops

Towns & areas on this route

Leicester Evington

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 81 bus?

The first 81 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 81 bus?

The last 81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 81 bus cost?

Centrebus's published fares on the 81: adult single £2.10 to £2.90, adult return £3.90 to £5.50. The 81 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. Centrebus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 81 bus?

The 81 is operated by Centrebus.

Timetable data from Centrebus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.