The average bus between Lewes and Leicester takes 6h 43m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Lewes to Leicester. 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 Lewes and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lewes to Leicester? 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 Lewes to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Lewes to Leicester bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Lewes to Leicester bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Book your Lewes to Leicester bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove and National Express.
The distance between Lewes and Leicester is 211.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 4h 30m.