The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Nottingham
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€6
Fastest journey on Sep 17
40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
41 m
Buses on Sep 17
58
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 €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 58 buses from Leicester to Nottingham, including 58 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 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 Thu, Sep 17 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.
FlixBus1:10 PM0h50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station2:00 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM1h00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station12:15 AMNottingham, University of Nottingham€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:10 PM0h50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station5:00 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:35 PM0h50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station2:25 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:35 PM0h55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station8:30 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 PM0h40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:05 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 AM0h40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)8:50 AMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:45 PM0h40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)8:25 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM0h40Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)12:20 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM0h44Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:59 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 35 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m 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 €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Nottingham costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 52m.
Live departures
Leicester to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Nottingham buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 10:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 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 | 10:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 11:00 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 | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h04 | 11:59 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 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 | 1h00 | 12:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 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 | |
FlixBus | 12:25 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h45 | 1:10 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) | 1h05 | 2:05 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 | |
NX450 | 1:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 1:50 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 | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 2:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 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 | 7:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 8:35 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 | 8:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 9:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 9:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:15 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 | 10:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:25 AM 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 | |
NX230 | 11:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 1:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 11:55 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:45 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 | 2:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:55 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 | 5:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 6:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 8:30 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 | |
NX150 | 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 | 0h55 | 8:30 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 | 7:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h40 | 8:25 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 7:50 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 8:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Nottingham
Buses from Leicester to Nottingham run on average 29 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
There are 29 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 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 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 €4. 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.
- 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
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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