The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
43 m
Buses per day
46
Distance
35 km
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 £6.
Of the 46 buses that leave Leicester for Nottingham every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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 train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. 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 coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 35 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Nottingham coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX150 | Delayed 19:20 13:00Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 15:00 15:00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h30 | 20:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h15 | 20:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 20:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 20:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX150 | On time 19:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 20:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 19:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 20:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 22:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h05 | 22:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h00 | 22:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 22:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h04 | 23:59 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 00:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h44 | 23:59 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h00 | 00:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX180 | 23:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 00:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 00:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h45 | 01:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 00:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 01:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 00:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 02:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 00:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h05 | 02:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 02:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h00 | 02:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 02:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 02:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX195 | 02:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h45 | 03:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 03:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 04:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX196 | 05:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 06:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX196 | 06:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 07:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h40 | 08:50 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX183 | 09:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 09:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | 09:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 09:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 11:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 1h20 | 13:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 13:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 12:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 13:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX150 | 13:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 13:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 14:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 14:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 14:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 15:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 15:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 16:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h40 | 17:05 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 16:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 17:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 18:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h50 | 19:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Nottingham
Buses from Leicester to Nottingham run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 26 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 35 km distance in 45m.
Distance 35 km |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
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 £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

- 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
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester 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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