The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Nottingham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 4 buses that leave Leeds for Nottingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 97 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Leeds to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Nottingham coaches for today, Monday 19 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:00 Leeds | 1h40 | 14:40 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:05 Leeds | 1h40 | 14:45 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Leeds | 2h20 | 19:20 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 January | |||||
![]() | 10:00 Leeds | 1h35 | 11:35 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Nottingham
Buses from Leeds to Nottingham run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 97 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Leeds to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Nottingham with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds to Nottingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Nottingham by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Leeds, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Leeds, Coach Station, Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop. When arriving in Nottingham, you can end your route in coach stations like Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, located 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Leeds to Nottingham, follow these tips:
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Nottingham
- 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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