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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham to Leicester
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
45
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 €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 45 buses that leave Nottingham for Leicester on Wed, Dec 03, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Dec 03 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.
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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: 35 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Leicester buses for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX150 | 8:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 9:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX240 | 9:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0h40 | 12:00 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 1:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 3:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h20 | 3:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX150 | 3:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 3:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:50 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0h40 | 4:30 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 5:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX196 | 6:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 7:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX183 | 7:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h45 | 8:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX196 | 8:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 9:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX195 | 8:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h45 | 9:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX196 | 9:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1h25 | 12:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1h05 | 12:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h10 | 12:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 3 | |||||
| NX230 | 12:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 1:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1h25 | 2:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1h05 | 2:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h10 | 2:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX240 | 2:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h45 | 3:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 2:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 3:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:05 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1h25 | 4:30 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:05 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1h05 | 4:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h10 | 4:30 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 4:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX180 | 4:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h50 | 5:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 4:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h00 | 5:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1h35 | 6:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1h10 | 6:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h20 | 6:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0h55 | 6:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 | 6:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h00 | 7:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Leicester
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Buses from Nottingham to Leicester run on average 19 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €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 35 km distance in 40m.
Distance 35 km |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €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 €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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 coach station options to start your trip from including Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14) and Nottingham, Beeston Centre Tram stop. When arriving in Leicester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station and Leicester, Rail Station (Stand EE).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), located 3.9 miles (6.3 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular bus stations from Nottingham to Leicester
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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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