The average bus between Leicester and Hanley takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Hanley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Leicester and Hanley. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Hanley at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Hanley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Hanley. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Hanley station via Pool Meadow Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Leicester to Hanley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Hanley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Leicester to Hanley bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Leicester and Hanley is 82.3 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Stoke-on-Trent via Coventry in around 3h 15m.