How to travel from Nottingham to Leicester

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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. 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 €7, while a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 35 km

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€16

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€7

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€9

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1h 5m

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35m

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1h 26m

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Compare ways to travel from Nottingham to Leicester

Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Leicester is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Leicester:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Leicester costing on average €16.

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Leicester including taking a train and bus.

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from Nottingham to Leicester

How to get from Nottingham to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Nottingham to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • East Midlands RailwayC21799 · C21655
    2:17 PM0h46
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    3:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    €31One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayC21799 · C21655
    2:17 PM0h46
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    3:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    €31One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC21672
    5:50 PM0h20
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    6:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayW70715
    2:12 PM0h30
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    2:42 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    €41One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70710
    1:12 PM0h30
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    1:42 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    €41One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21800 · W70802
    1:17 PM0h46
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    2:03 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    €41One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 AM0h45
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    6:45 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    €51One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:20 AM0h45
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    1:05 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    €51One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:35 AM0h45
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    2:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    €51One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Leicester is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Leicester:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Leicester costing on average €16.

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 26m.

The Nottingham to Leicester distance is approximately 35 km.
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Leicester is:
  • Around 44 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nottingham to Leicester with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
  • 44 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Birmingham New Street (BHM), Birmingham, Nottingham station (NOT). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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