The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham to Leicester
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
42 m
Buses per day
47
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Leicester will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 47 buses that leave Nottingham for Leicester on Thu, Dec 11, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 45 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
NX195
NX450Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Nottingham to Leicester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Nottingham to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Leicester buses for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:15 PM Nottingham | 0h50 | 1:05 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Nottingham | 0h55 | 4:20 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Nottingham | 0h55 | 6:40 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Nottingham | 0h55 | 9:30 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Nottingham | 1h10 | 11:55 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 12:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 1:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Leicester by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Dec 11
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 14
Dec 15
Dec 16
Dec 17
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Leicester
Buses from Nottingham to Leicester run on average 19 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 19 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 40m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€4) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Kinchbus, Nottingham City Transport from Nottingham to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Leicester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Kinchbus, Nottingham City Transport for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
National Express
Megabus
Kinchbus
Nottingham City Transport
FAQs: Bus from Nottingham to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Nottingham, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) and Nottingham, University of Nottingham. When arriving in Leicester, you can end your journey in bus stations like Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station and Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, located 0.2 miles (368 m) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Nottingham to Leicester, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
- 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).
- 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 Nottingham to Leicester
- 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
Most popular bus connections from Nottingham
More options for your journey from Nottingham to Leicester
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

