Our hospitals can be very busy so we encourage patients and visitors to use public transport, walk or cycle to our hospitals if you are fit and well. You can also use the Choose How You Move journey planner below to see alternative travel options for your journey.
A patient transport service is available for patients who cannot travel to, or from, our hospitals for non-emergency treatment because they have a medical need that prevents them from using private or public transport. You can find out more and see eligibility information here.
By bus
Hospital Hopper: The Hospital Hopper is a fully electric shuttle service running every 30 minutes, Monday to Friday, hourly on Saturdays, and hourly during peak times on Sundays. It links Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, and Glenfield Hospital with key locations including Beaumont Leys, Hamilton Centre, Leicester Railway Station, and the Park and Ride at St Nicholas Circle. You can find more information about the bus route and timetables on the Centrebus website.
New Hospital Hopper timetable and extended route
A new Hospital Hopper timetable launched on Monday 13 July, bringing a range of improvements to better support patients and visitors travelling to our hospitals. You can view the new timetable here.
The new service now extends to Ashton Green, improving access for local communities.
Park and ride: The Park and Ride service does not come direct to the Leicester General Hospital but you can change onto a service bus in Leicester city centre. You can find more information and timetables on the Park and Ride website.
By cycle
You can securely lock you cycle to stands near to the Clinical Education Centre. You can see a site map here.
This video from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Police shares information and advice on how to securely lock up your bike.
By car
Our car parks can be extremely busy and at peak times you may have to queue to enter the car park. If you choose to travel by car, you may need to allow extra time for your journey. Find more information about car park locations and charges on our website.
By coach
To plan your journey, purchase tickets, or check for service updates, please visit the website of your chosen coach operator. Leicester’s main coach and bus terminals are:
- St Margaret’s Bus Station (Vaughan Way)
- Haymarket Bus Station (Charles Street)
By train
Leicester Railway Station is located on London Road, close to the city centre. The station is fully accessible, with lifts providing step-free access to platforms and the main concourse. The Hospital Hopper shuttle bus departs from directly outside Leicester Railway Station every 30 minutes throughout the day, Monday to Friday.
Help with travel costs
If you are referred to a hospital or other NHS facility for specialist treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist, or other primary care professional, you may be eligible to claim a refund for reasonable travel expenses through the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS). To check if you qualify and find out how to make a claim, please visit the official NHS page: Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) – NHS.uk