Bus Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

from $11

tomorrow

Thursday

from $13

Friday

from $13

Saturday

from $23

Sunday

Monday

from $14

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 15m	12:05 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	5:20 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 12:05:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 0m	4:30 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	10:30 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 4:30:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	3h 45m	6:05 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:50 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 6:05:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	5h 10m	11:45 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:55 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 11:45:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 15m	12:05 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	5:20 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 12:05:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
	FlixBus	6h 0m	4:30 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	10:30 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 4:30:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 15m	12:05 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	5:20 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 12:05:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	6h 0m	4:30 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	10:30 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 4:30:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	3h 45m	6:05 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:50 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 6:05:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	5h 10m	11:45 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:55 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 11:45:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	3h 40m	5:55 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	9:35 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 5:55:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
	National Express	5h 10m	11:45 PM	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	4:55 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 11:45:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2025 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 15m	12:05 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	5:20 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 12:05:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
	FlixBus	6h 0m	4:30 PM	Leicester	Fosse Park	10:30 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2025 4:30:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 buses from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:05 PM
Latest Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	50.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Leicester for Stoke-on-Trent: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/30/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

$20

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

$13

Friday 08/01

$13

Saturday 08/02

$23

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

$14

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

$11

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent.

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Central Station

Seaward road 401

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Hanley Bus Station

Lichfield St 14

Staffordshire University

College Rd

College Road

Mayne Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent? Or which bus companies serve the route Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent bus

How much does a Leicester Stoke-on-Trent bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 5h 15m to reach Stoke-on-Trent. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Stoke-on-Trent.

On average, how many connections are available from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent each day?

Every day, the Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent take?

The fastest bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent is offered by National Express and takes 3h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent?

The earliest bus arriving in Stoke-on-Trent from Leicester starts at 12:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for Stoke-on-Trent starts at 4:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leicester Stoke-on-Trent route?

When traveling by bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and Stoke-on-Trent by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Leicester Stoke-on-Trent bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leicester Stoke-on-Trent bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Leicester and to Stoke-on-Trent

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leicester and to Stoke-on-Trent. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!