The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Nottingham will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 5 buses that leave Leicester for Nottingham on Thu, May 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:10 PM0h50Leicester8:00 PMNottingham$61One-way0 transfers
10:55 PM1h20Leicester12:15 AMNottingham$61One-way0 transfers
2:25 AM0h45Leicester3:10 AMNottingham$91One-way0 transfers
11:05 PM0h50Leicester11:55 PMNottingham$91One-way0 transfers
2:00 AM0h45Leicester2:45 AMNottingham$101One-way0 transfers
2:00 AM0h45Leicester2:45 AMNottingham$101One-way0 transfers
2:25 AM0h45Leicester3:10 AMNottingham$91One-way0 transfers
7:10 PM0h50Leicester8:00 PMNottingham$61One-way0 transfers
9:00 PM0h50Leicester9:50 PMNottingham$111One-way0 transfers
11:05 PM0h50Leicester11:55 PMNottingham$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leicester to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Nottingham:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Nottingham costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 1h 3m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Leicester to Nottingham Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Leicester to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Nottingham buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h05 | 10:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 10:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h00 | 10:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 10:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 10:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h05 | 11:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 11:15 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 11:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h00 | 11:15 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h04 | 11:59 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 12:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 11:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h44 | 11:59 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h00 | 12:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 11:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 12:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 AM Leicester | 0h45 | 2:45 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Leicester | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Leicester | 0h50 | 8:00 PM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Nottingham
Buses from Leicester to Nottingham run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) but you can travel from only $3 (€3) by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€4) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Kinchbus from Leicester to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Nottingham with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Kinchbus for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Nottingham by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Nottingham Castle, a historic site offering panoramic views and a museum with art and archaeology exhibits
- Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan mansion set in a deer park, housing the Nottingham Natural History Museum
- The City of Caves, an underground attraction exploring Nottingham's network of sandstone caves
- Nottingham Contemporary, a leading contemporary art gallery hosting diverse exhibitions and events
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, one of England's oldest pubs, built into the rocks beneath Nottingham Castle.
- Old Market Square, the city's central hub for shopping, dining, and events
- Attenborough Nature Reserve, a beautiful area for birdwatching and walking trails
- Nottingham Playhouse, a vibrant theatre offering a range of performances
- Green's Windmill and Science Centre, a restored 19th-century windmill with interactive exhibits
- The Arboretum, a historic park perfect for a leisurely stroll and picnics.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leicester to Nottingham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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