81 Leicester ↔ Charles Street (Stand CH)

Operated by Centrebus. First bus 07:45, last bus 17:50. 10 journeys on weekdays.

✅ 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 →

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.

towards Charles Street (Stand CH) · Monday to Friday

81 towards Charles Street (Stand CH) — Monday to Friday (10 journeys)
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

Route map

All stops on route 81

81 towards Charles Street (Stand CH)

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?

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

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