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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)
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€14 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Nottingham to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Leicester
Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Leicester.
You can get between Nottingham and Leicester 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Leicester is a train with an average price of $4 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Leicester:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $5 (€4) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Nottingham and Leicester is by train, which takes on average 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 35 min.
You should expect to travel around 22 miles (35 km) between Nottingham and Leicester.
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Leicester is:
- 19 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Nottingham to Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Leicester:
- Buses from Nottingham to Leicester most often leave from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains mostly leave from Nottingham and tend to arrive in Leicester.
The following travel companies offer services from Nottingham to Leicester:
- National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Nottingham City Transport or Kinchbus can get you to Leicester by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Nottingham to Leicester for $5 (€4) on Omio.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Cross Country or east_midlands_trains for trains to Leicester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for East Midlands Trains Nottingham to Leicester tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
Yes, there are direct routes from Nottingham to Leicester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 19 direct buses per day to take to Leicester with National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to Leicester with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Leicester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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