The average bus between Leicester and Lewes takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 6h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Leicester to Lewes. 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 hourly between Leicester and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Lewes at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Lewes? 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 Lewes. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Lewes station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Leicester to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Steine station.
The distance between Leicester and Lewes is 211.3 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, and Royal Pavilion in around 6h 46m.