First Bus Leicester

31/08/2024

💷This , treat yourself to a shopping trip to

Save yourself the hassle of driving and finding a parking space and go by bus!

Our service 19 will get you there for as little as £2 single

Download the First Bus App to plan your journey: https://bit.ly/46QXaUp

30/08/2024

And the winner is...🥁

Liam Bramley

Please drop us a DM to claim your prizes!

Thank you to everyone else who entered - don't forget you can still catch the Foxes in September as they take on Yorkshire (9th Sept) & Derbyshire (23rd Sept) in the final matches of the Vitality County Championship.

Full details on bus travel to the Uptonsteel County Ground can be found on our website:

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/plan-journey/leicestershire-county-cricket-club

🚨 LCCC x FIRST BUS GIVEAWAY! 🚨

To celebrate our partnership with Leicestershire County Cricket Club, we're helping you get game ready with the perfect match-day bundle.

To enter, like & share this post and give us a follow (bonus points for tagging who you'd take to the game)!

Winners to be announced on 30th August - good luck!

29/08/2024

🚨GIVEAWAY REMINDER🚨

LIKE, SHARE & FOLLOW US FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Today is your last chance to enter our fantastic giveaway, courtesy of Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

🚨 LCCC x FIRST BUS GIVEAWAY! 🚨

To celebrate our partnership with Leicestershire County Cricket Club, we're helping you get game ready with the perfect match-day bundle.

To enter, like & share this post and give us a follow (bonus points for tagging who you'd take to the game)!

Winners to be announced on 30th August - good luck!

29/08/2024

Our NEW 19 route has started! linking the City Centre - Braunstone - Fosse Park (Monday to Saturday)
This new route will also serve Meridian Business Park and Thorpe Astley,
View the timetable here https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/plan-journey/timetables?service=18%2F19&day=mf

25/08/2024

It's the Summer Bank Holiday tomorrow! ☀️

A reminder that all our buses will be running to a Sunday timetable. You can view all our timetables on our website:

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/plan-journey/timetables?search=

25/08/2024

Just a reminder that some of our services will be operating to new timetables. Please check the timetables on our website before you travel. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/plan-journey/timetables

23/08/2024

✏️🎒 Back to school? Already?

We've got loads of great ticket offers for kids and students - check out our website for more details or download the First Bus app.

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/tickets/back-school

23/08/2024

🚨 LCCC x FIRST BUS GIVEAWAY! 🚨

To celebrate our partnership with Leicestershire County Cricket Club, we're helping you get game ready with the perfect match-day bundle.

To enter, like & share this post and give us a follow (bonus points for tagging who you'd take to the game)!

Winners to be announced on 30th August - good luck!

23/08/2024

Need to head out early?
From 27 August service 13W will serve new areas.

Now departing from Fosse Road North at 0523 and linking Narborough Road, Optimus Point, Glenfield Hospital & Beaumont Leys.

View the timetable here https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/plan-journey/timetables?service=13W&day=mf&date=2024-08-25

22/08/2024

Good luck to everyone collecting their GCSE results today!
No matter what's inside that envelope you should be proud of everything you've achieved. 👏

21/08/2024

**Great News!**
🚌 We'll be running additional evening journeys on Service 17 and the last departure on service 54 at 2310 will now serve Anstey!

Helping you to get home after catching a late film or out for drinks with friends, what ever your plans get there with

Single bus fares are just £2!

Find out more https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/news-and-service-updates/updates/service-changes-25-august

21/08/2024

Lovely Feedback from a visitor who had a tour of our depot today!

21/08/2024

Today we say a fond farewell to John, bus driver in Leicester who has taken retirement after working with us for 36 years!

Everyone here at First Bus Leicester would like to thank John for his dedication and wish him all the best for his retirement.

19/08/2024

Introducing the NEW 4E evening service between City Centre - Rushey Mead - Barkby Road - City Centre (Monday to Sunday) starting from Sunday 25 August.

This service will provide both Troon Way Business Centre and Troon Industrial Park with later journeys for staff on night shifts.

Find out more here https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/news-and-service-updates/updates/service-changes-25-august

19/08/2024

Our team had a fantastic day at the festival over the weekend. Promoting our upcoming new bus routes and handing out freebies.

Find out more about our new routes here https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/news-and-service-updates/updates/service-changes-25-august

14/08/2024

Introducing the NEW 19 route from City Centre - Braunstone - Fosse Park (Monday to Saturday) starting from Tuesday 27 August.

This new route will also serve Meridian Business Park and Thorpe Astley, with buses running every hour.

Find out more here https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/news-and-service-updates/updates/service-changes-25-august

08/08/2024

🚍 There are road closures and diversions expected on some of our routes over the next few weeks. Please check our website before you travel for up-to-date information.

Passengers for our 13W (Optimus Point Business Park / Bowden) please check before you travel.

📱 If you need any assistance, please reach out to our Twitter team

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05/08/2024

Exploring Leicester in a group this summer? Get unlimited bus travel for as little as £1.60* each with our Group Day ticket.

*price based on 5 people travelling using an £8 group day ticket.

05/08/2024

From Sunday 25 August, we're making some changes to our bus services. For all the details, please visit our website https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/news-and-service-updates/updates/service-changes-25-august

02/08/2024

"...And First Bus wins it at Silverstone!"

⚡ Another electrifying performance at Silverstone from our electric single and double deckers ahead of the this weekend !

We're off the racetrack and back on the roads to keep Leicester moving 💚

26/07/2024

Plan, Tap and ! 🌞

There's loads to do across Leicester this summer, and you can get on board with the whole family for just £8!*

📲 Download the First Bus app to plan your journey, buy your ticket and track the bus!

(*unlimited travel on First Bus for up to 5 people)

Plan, Tap and ! Ready to make the most of your summer? From exciting events and outdoor activities, shows and gigs, new cafes and restaurants to try and attractions for a fun filled day - there's something for everyone when you with First Bus.

24/07/2024

It's 100 years of buses in Leicester! 🎉

We've got a Past vs. Present for you - let us know your favourite! 👀 💬

Photo credit: Leicester Transport Heritage Trust

18/07/2024

🚍 There are road closures and diversions expected on some of our routes over the next few weeks. Please check our website before you travel for up-to-date information.

📱 If you need any assistance, please reach out to our Twitter team, .

www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/news-and-service-updates/current-issues

18/07/2024

🌞🔥 It's looking like an absolute scorcher today and tomorrow, so we'll be working to keep our services cool for our passengers, with air conditioning on and windows open.

🚨 Don't forget about our great School Holidays Group Ticket - £8 for unlimited travel for up 5 people! >> www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/school-holidays-group-ticket-offer

Make sure to stay hydrated and slap some sun cream on!

14/07/2024

Special bus edition if England win tonight...

14/07/2024

Our fleet have a very special message for the England team tonight! Come on lads bring it home!⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

14/07/2024

Just a reminder that services 14,14A, 15, 16 ,74 & 88,88A,88E will be operating to new timetables. Click here for more details https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/news-and-service-updates/updates/service-changes-14-july

14/07/2024

Please be reminded that there are changes to fares and tickets from today. Please visit our website for more details https://www.firstbus.co.uk/leicester/news-and-service-updates/updates/fare-changes-14th-july-2024