Reading to Leicester Buses

Reading to Leicester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Leicester takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

4h 20m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...

4h 22m

£39–52

Reading to Leicester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Reading and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:03 PM → 10:45 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.