88E Leicester circular via Aylestone, Eyres Monsell
Operated by First Leicester. First bus 18:05, last bus 23:10. 11 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 17:45, last 23:10. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
| Stop | 09:03 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:50 | 19:50 | 21:00 | 22:05 | 23:10 to Eyres Monsell, Turning Circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HB) | · | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:50 | 19:50 | 21:00 | 22:05 | 23:10 |
| Nelson Mandela Park (Stand GD) | · | 17:52 | 18:22 | 18:57 | 19:57 | 21:06 | 22:11 | 23:16 |
| Wren Close (Stop 2) | · | 18:03 | 18:33 | 19:08 | 20:08 | 21:14 | 22:19 | 23:24 |
| Community Centre (opp) | · | 18:15 | 18:45 | 19:20 | 20:20 | 21:26 | 22:31 | 23:36 |
| Swinford Avenue (adj) | 09:03 | 18:17 | 18:47 | 19:22 | 20:22 | 21:28 | 22:33 | 23:39 |
| Bus Turning Circle (adj) | 09:07 | 18:20 | 18:50 | 19:25 | 20:25 | 21:32 | 22:37 | 23:42 |
| Southfields Drive (E Bound) | 09:18 | 18:28 | 18:58 | 19:33 | 20:33 | 21:39 | 22:44 | · |
| Wren Close (adj) | 09:26 | 18:34 | 19:04 | 19:39 | 20:39 | 21:44 | 22:49 | · |
| Walnut Street (adj) | 09:34 | 18:40 | 19:10 | 19:45 | 20:45 | 21:50 | 22:55 | · |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HM) | · | · | · | 19:55 | 20:55 | 22:00 | 23:05 | · |
| Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) | 09:45 | 18:50 | 19:20 | · | · | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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 88E
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| – | Infirmary/Regent Rd/N Man Park | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | Freemen’s Park/Raw Dykes Road | ||||||
| £3.00 | – | – | Lothair Road | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | Grace Road (stops either side) | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | – | The Fairway | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | – | – | – | – | Saffron Cross Roads | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | – | £2.50 | The Exchange | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £1.80 | Eyres Monsell (Terminal Loop) |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is City Centre.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 24 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Leicester before you travel.
Tickets on the 88E
First Leicester publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single · TravelAid Single
Ticket types come from First Leicester's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Leicester.
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 First Leicester before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 2 journeys, first 18:00
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 8 journeys, first 09:03
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (23 journeys, against 11), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with First Leicester before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (23 journeys, against 11), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with First Leicester before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Haymarket Bus Station: 2 journeys, first 18:00
Route map
All stops on route 88E
88E towards Haymarket Bus Station
All 68 stops
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HB) Leicester
- Charles Street (Stand CF) Leicester
- Rutland Street (Stand EK) Leicester
- Welford Place (Stand EN) Leicester
- Tower Street (Stand GA) Leicester
- Nelson Mandela Park (Stand GD) Leicester
- Morrison's (outside) Southfields
- Freemen's Common (outside) Aylestone
- Aylestone Road (opp) Aylestone
- Hawkins Road (adj) Aylestone
- Lothair Road (opp) Aylestone
- Recreation Ground (adj) Aylestone
- Wren Close (Stop 2) Aylestone
- Heathcott Road (adj) Aylestone
- The Fairway (outside) Aylestone
- The Crossway (opp) Aylestone
- Boulder Lane (adj) Aylestone
- Stanton Row (opp) Aylestone
- Meadow Gardens (S Bound) Aylestone
- Crabtree Corner (opposite) Leicester
- Elmwood Row (outside) Leicester
- Saffron Hill Cemetery (outside) Leicester
- Holy Cross School (adj) Leicester
- Cottagers Close (opposite) Leicester
- Pasley Road (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Tamerton Road (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Lydall Road (S Bound) Eyres Monsell
- Littlejohn Road (opp) Eyres Monsell
- Community Centre (opp) Eyres Monsell
- Eamont Close (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Silsden Rise (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Swinford Avenue (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Featherstone Drive (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Henray Avenue (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Bus Turning Circle (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Tilford Crescent (opposite) Eyres Monsell
- Silsden Rise (opp) Eyres Monsell
- Eamont Close (opp) Eyres Monsell
- Community Centre (outside) Eyres Monsell
- Littlejohn Road (adj) Eyres Monsell
- Lydall Road (opp) Eyres Monsell
- Tamerton Road (opp) Eyres Monsell
- Pasley Road (opp) Eyres Monsell
- Southfields Drive (E Bound) Aylestone
- Arnesby Crescent (opposite) Leicester
- Linwood Lane (adjacent) Leicester
- Meadow Gardens (N Bound) Aylestone
- Stanton Row (adj) Aylestone
- Boulder Lane (opposite) Aylestone
- The Crossway (outside) Aylestone
- The Fairway (opposite) Aylestone
- Heathcott Road (near) Aylestone
- Wren Close (adj) Aylestone
- Recreation Ground (opp) Aylestone
- Lansdowne Road (outside) Aylestone
- Lothair Road (adj) Aylestone
- Hawkins Road (opp) Aylestone
- Aylestone Road (adj) Aylestone
- Raw Dykes Road (adj) Leicester
- Sawday Street (adj) Leicester
- Walnut Street (adj) Leicester
- Royal Infirmary Hospital (Stand GF) Leicester
- Bonners Lane (Stand GH) Leicester
- Pocklingtons Walk (Stand EQ) Leicester
- Town Hall Square (Stand ER) Leicester
- Charles Street (Stand CJ) Leicester
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HM) Leicester
- Haymarket Bus Station (Stand HT) Leicester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 88E bus?
The first 88E departure on weekdays leaves at 18:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 88E bus?
The last 88E on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 88E bus cost?
First Leicester's published fares on the 88E: adult single £2.50 to £3.00. The 88E 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. First Leicester day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 88E bus?
The 88E is operated by First Leicester.
Timetable data from First Leicester via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.