The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Nottingham
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €5
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €8
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 40 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 41 m
- Buses on Nov 01
- 56
- 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 €5.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 56 buses from Leicester to Nottingham, including 56 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest buses will take 44 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.
FlixBus1:35 PM 0h50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 2:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 AM 1h20 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 1:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM 0h50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 11:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM 0h50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 6:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM 0h55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 1:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 PM 0h40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 5:05 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 AM 0h40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 8:50 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:45 PM 0h40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 8:25 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM 0h40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 12:20 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM 0h44 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station 11:59 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Nottingham
Buses from Leicester to Nottingham run on average 48 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 48 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 35 km distance in 40m.
Distance 35 km |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 48 |
Direct buses 48 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Leicester to Nottingham trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leicester to Nottingham.
Live departures
Leicester to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Nottingham buses for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 1h00 | 12:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h44 | 11:59 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 12:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h45 | 12:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 11:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 12:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:35 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h45 | 1:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 12:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 2:20 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h05 | 2:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 2:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h00 | 2:20 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 2:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 2:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 3:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 4:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX196 | 5:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 6:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 6:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX196 | 8:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 8:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h40 | 8:50 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 9:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 9:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 9:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 9:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 10:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 11:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h40 | 12:20 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 1:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 1:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 12:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 1:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX150 | 1:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 2:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 3:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 3:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 4:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 5:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h40 | 5:05 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 4:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 5:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 6:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h35 | 8:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 8:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX150 | 7:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 8:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 7:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 8:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 8:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h40 | 8:25 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 8:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 9:25 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 | 9:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h05 | 10:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 10:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h00 | 10:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 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 | |
NX230 | 10:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 10:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 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 | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leicester and Nottingham
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- 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.
- 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.
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.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leicester to Nottingham
Most Leicester to Nottingham buses use the Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Nottingham, University of Nottingham. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Nottingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station from Leicester city centre
Getting to Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) from Leicester city centre
Which Nottingham station do buses from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Nottingham, University of Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, University of Nottingham bus station facilities and services
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
Getting to Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) is 5 km from Nottingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) bus station facilities and services
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R). ATMs are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Wheelchair accessible paths available.
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