The average bus between Leicester and Smethwick takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Smethwick. 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 every 3 hours between Leicester and Smethwick. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Smethwick at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Smethwick? 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 Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Smethwick station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Leicester to Smethwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Smethwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Piddock Rd station.
The distance between Leicester and Smethwick is 58.8 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Piddock Rd via Birmingham Coach Station and Markets in around 2h 31m.