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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Nottingham

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 03 Nov
Cheapest price on 03 Nov
£4
Average ticket price on 03 Nov
£7
Fastest journey on 03 Nov
35 m
Average journey duration on 03 Nov
39 m
Buses on 03 Nov
47
Distance
35 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Nottingham will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.

Fast coaches

On Tue 03 Nov, we found 47 buses from Leicester to Nottingham, including 47 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 40 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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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to Nottingham

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Buses from Leicester to Nottingham run on average 48 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by train.

There are 48 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 35 km distance in 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4
Distance
35 km
Average bus duration
56m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Buses per day
48
Direct buses
48
Fastest bus
40m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:57
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4

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.

Cheap coach tickets from Leicester to Nottingham can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester to Nottingham is £6; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Leicester to Nottingham leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Leicester to Nottingham leaves at 23:57.
Yes, there are 48 direct coaches a day from Leicester to Nottingham with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Live departures

Leicester to Nottingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Nottingham coaches for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX1967:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
8:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
0h40
8:50 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX1838:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
9:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4509:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
10:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23010:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
11:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
11:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23011:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
12:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
0h40
12:20 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX45011:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
12:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
13:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX24012:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
13:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX15013:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
13:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
14:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
14:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23014:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
14:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h00
15:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h00
16:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23015:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
16:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
16:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
17:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
0h40
17:05 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23017:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
18:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus17:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h55
18:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23018:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
19:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus18:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
19:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX15019:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
20:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus19:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
0h40
20:25 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX24019:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
20:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus20:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
20:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23021:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
21:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
21:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
22:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23022:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
23:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h40
23:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23023:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
23:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h45
0:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
0h45
0:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX18023:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h45
0:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
Tuesday 3 November
FlixBusFlixBus0:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h40
0:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus0:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
0h45
1:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2300:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
1:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4501:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h45
1:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h35
1:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2302:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h45
2:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2303:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
1h05
4:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX1965:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
6:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
0h50
6:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Leicester to Nottingham coaches with Omio?

National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from Leicester to Nottingham.
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Nottingham.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Nottingham.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leicester to Nottingham.

Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Leicester to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Nottingham with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£4
FlixBus frequency
29 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
45m
Cheapest National Express Price
£5
National Express frequency
19 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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.

When taking a coach from Leicester to Nottingham, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Nottingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Leicester and Nottingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Leicester to Nottingham:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester to Nottingham for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Leicester to Nottingham depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Leicester to Nottingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Leicester to Nottingham:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Leicester to Nottingham:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Leicester to Nottingham. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Leicester to Nottingham with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester to Nottingham with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Leicester to Nottingham with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.

Complete guide to Nottingham

Things to do in Nottingham

Discover the best of Nottingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nottingham trip today.

  • Must visit

Nottingham Castle

Historic castle museum on Castle Rock with galleries, caves and exhibitions exploring rebellion, art and the city’s long story.

  • Recommended

National Justice Museum

National museum dedicated to justice, crime and punishment, with immersive courts, cells and law galleries in former legal buildings.

  • Recommended

Nottingham Contemporary

Independent contemporary art gallery in the Lace Market showing changing exhibitions, talks and events in a distinctive modern building.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and local transport stay fairly affordable for tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

Buses from Leicester to Nottingham

Travelling the 30 miles from Leicester to Nottingham is fast and and convenient on comfortable coaches operated by National Express. Passengers have a choice of over 25 departures per day with the first leaving at 1:05 a.m. and the last at 11:45 p.m. All services are direct. Travel times for the 30-mile journey range from 40 minutes up to one hour and ten minutes. Buses from Leicester to Nottingham leave from St Margaret's Bus Station located on Gravel Street in the centre of town. They arrive at Broadmarsh Bus Station on Canal Street adjacent to the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre in the heart of Nottingham.

FAQs: Leicester to Nottingham coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Nottingham including taking a train and coach.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and 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.

Departure bus stations in Leicester
Arrival bus stations in Nottingham
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
City-centre transport

Getting to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station from Leicester city centre

BusHop · 0m · £2 · every ~14 min
26 · 1m · every ~10 min
21 · 4m
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)Leicester Fosse Park, Fosse Park Ave, LE19 1HQ
City-centre transport

Getting to Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) from Leicester city centre

BusX6 · 21m · £2 · every ~4 min
50 · 23m · £2 · every ~10 min
104 · 32m · £1 · every ~10 min
18 · 44m · every ~8 min

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