Harborough Bus Services

Harborough bus services that are funded by the Council have been reviewed to create more travel opportunities for residents, and to support the wider network provided by bus operators.

Changes to Harborough bus services included new FoxConnect zones and enhanced timetables for the LC10, LC7, and LC4. Further improvements to Harborough town services included the launch of HC1 to HC4 and a new shoppers bus service, LC11 from Market Harborough to Corby.

Check the bus services in your area on our Routes and Maps page.

Centrebus LC4 at bus stop

Your enhanced bus network

The changes set out in the Market Harborough Network Review aim to improve access to Market Harborough Town, simplify routes and support the commercial bus network.

Four new town centre routes, improving access to the town centre seven days a week.
New one year pilot shopping service to Corby operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Five NEW FoxConnect zones covering areas of Market Harborough. This service will connect key destinations such as Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Lutterworth and Uppingham.
Improved access to essential services, including St Lukes Hospital, Market Harborough Train Station, and surrounding schools and colleges.

All of these services are funded by Leicestershire County Council. Timetables for these services can be viewed and downloaded from the Supported Services page.

Harborough Town bus services

From Monday 2nd June, four new circular bus routes (HC1, HC2, HC3 and HC4) to and from Harborough town centre, with stops at the Railway Station were introduced. These services replaced services 30, 33a/b/c and have been designed to improve access to the town centre seven days a week. Trial evening journeys on Fridays and Saturdays were also launched. The service are called ‘Harborough Connect’ and are operated by Centrebus.

HC1: Market Harborough – Little Bowden

Route is also convenient for Elizabeth Place.

HC2: Market Harborough – Great Bowden

Route is also convenient for Robert Smyth Academy and St Lukes Hospital.

HC3: Market Harborough – Wellington Place

Route is also convenient for St Lukes Hospital, Welland Park and Welland Park Academy.

HC4: Market Harborough – Southern Estate

Route is also convenient for Leisure Centre, Welland Park and Welland Park Academy.

Rural Harborough bus services

LC4: Fleckney – Market Harborough – Foxton

This service has been renumbered from Centrebus service 44. Based on passenger feedback, this service has been streamlined for a more direct route and reduced journey times. There will be improved access to St Luke’s Hospital, and additional journeys from Bachelor Road. This service is operated by Centrebus.

LC7: Uppingham – Leicester

This service has been renumbered from Centrebus service 747. The service has been streamlined, with increased provision for Thurnby and an added extension at peak times to serve Uppingham Community College. This service is operated by Centrebus.

LC10: Market Harborough – Lutterworth

This service has been renumbered from Centrebus service 58. The service has been enhanced to allow for additional evening journeys with an additional stop at Market Harborough Train Station. This service is operated by Centrebus.

LC11: Market Harborough – Corby

A brand new trial shopper service operating Wednesdays and Saturdays, that connects Market Harborough to Corby. This service is operated by Bland’s.

Area guide with all services
Download Leicestershire Buses Harborough Booklet

Leicestershire FoxConnect: Market Harborough

FIVE NEW ZONES across Harborough that will be served by an on-demand bus service FoxConnect. This service will operate Monday – Saturday, 06:00 – 19:30, and can be booked via an app or the call centre.

Find out more about this service including zone maps and lists of settlements that are served, links to download the app as well as helpful features when using the app to help you book your journey on the Market Harborough FoxConnect page.