The journey to Leicester from Newcastle upon Tyne takes about 5 hours.

Buses operate daily with up to 7 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Newcastle upon Tyne at 03:15.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Leicester, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leicester 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day 7
Shortest trip 4 hours 35 minutes
First departure 03:15
Last departure 20:50

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leicester?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester, departing as early as 03:15.

  • How long is the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester?

    The fastest bus to Leicester from Newcastle upon Tyne takes 4 hours 35 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 55 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Leicester from Newcastle upon Tyne?

    It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

  • Which bus companies operate between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leicester?

    megabus run buses to Leicester from Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leicester?

    The first bus to Leicester from Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 03:15. The journey takes about 5 hours.

  • When is the last bus to Leicester from Newcastle upon Tyne?

    The last bus leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at 20:50, arriving into Leicester at 20:35. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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  • Daily
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  • Daily
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  • Daily
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Melton Mowbray
  • Daily
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Sheffield
  • Daily
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Sunderland
  • Daily
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Swindon
  • Daily
3 hours 50 minutes 80 miles
Syston
  • Daily
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