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Coach trips from Reading to Leicester

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On the route from Reading to Leicester, takes approximately 4 hours 35 minutes.
Booking bus tickets between Leicester and Reading with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
Travelers journeying from Reading to Leicester are entitled to one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
Printing is unnecessary for your Reading to Leicester trip. Online bookers will receive a PDF confirmation via email, embedding a QR code as your ticket. Those using the FlixBus App will have the ticket saved there. Present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Reading, there are 3 coach stops, namely Reading (Mereoak Park and Ride), Reading (University) Christchurch Green, Reading Railway Station. As for Leicester, it boasts 2 stops: Leicester (Fosse Park), Leicester St Margarets bus station.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the embedded map on this page.
For your journey between Reading and Leicester, stay updated on your coach's whereabouts with our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Choose the relevant coach stop and get the projected arrival details, helping you stay informed about any possible delays.
The first FlixBus service from Reading to Leicester is scheduled for 04:45.
The day's last FlixBus departure from Reading to Leicester is at 21:05.
Every FlixBus service between Reading and Leicester is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between Reading and Leicester welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.

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Steps to secure your coach ticket from Reading to Leicester

It's straightforward to book with FlixBus. Either on this site or via the free FlixBus App, you can finalise your booking in moments. When buying your ticket from Reading to Leicester online, we offer multiple secure online payment options, like credit card, Paypal, and even Google and Apple Pay. Or, you can opt for cash on the coach or at an authorised retailer.

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Ample Baggage Provision

Whether you're a light packer or prefer to pack the kitchen sink, we allow one piece of hand luggage and one hold luggage at no extra charge. Want more details? Explore our detailed baggage guidelines.

Journeying with Kids between Reading and Leicester

We offer reduced rates for youngsters below 15, and pushchairs are brought on free of cost. Dive into our policy for young travellers for further insights.

All-Inclusive Accessibility

Our coach services between Reading and Leicester are can accommodate passengers with limited mobility. Assistance animals are always welcomed, and we handle the carriage of wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, and other mobility apparatus without any fees.

Facilities Onboard

During your travel between Reading and Leicester, recline in our roomy seating while enjoyinh free perks such as individual charging points, onboard lavatories, and indeed, complimentary Wi-Fi on most coaches.

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Boarding a FlixBus coach nudges you towards a sustainable tomorrow. Tick the CO₂ offset choice during reservation and take comfort in your eco-responsible decision.

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