How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to Nottingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Nottingham start from $9. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Leicester to Nottingham?

The average bus travel time from Leicester to Nottingham is 55m, covering a distance of 38 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Leicester to Nottingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 55 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leicester to Nottingham?

The earliest bus departs from Leicester to Nottingham at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to Nottingham?

A bus trip from Leicester to Nottingham generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Leicester to Nottingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Leicester to Nottingham?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Leicester to Nottingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leicester to Nottingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Leicester to Nottingham from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 15m	8:00pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	6:05pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 5m	10:10pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	6:05pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	6:35am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	8:50am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	3:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	8:50am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	3:10am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	8:50am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	3:10am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	8:50am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	3:10am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	8:50am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	3:10am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	8:50am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	3:10am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	8:50am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:20 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Nottingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

36 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $44	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $56	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $8	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Nottingham?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
Visit page
B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Stops in Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
Visit page
B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
Visit page

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,738 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 17 reviews, National Express received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9

National Express Leicester Nottingham recent customer reviews

extremely good and very kind staff, our show in nottingham was cancelled so we had to get an earlier coach and he let us on straight the way after showing our tickets making a stressful situation much better. im unsure of his name otherwise i would name them

Lewis P.

April 20, 2019

Staff at Leicester, and drivers, were extremely rude. Staff at Nottingham were very pleasant in comparison.

Andrew R.

July 11, 2017

It was easier than expected

Prisca Shum Elad T.

September 2, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,468 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Nottingham by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Leicester to Nottingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leicester to Nottingham start from $9. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Leicester to Nottingham?
The average bus travel time from Leicester to Nottingham is 55m, covering a distance of 38 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 35m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Leicester to Nottingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 55 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leicester to Nottingham?
The earliest bus departs from Leicester to Nottingham at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leicester to Nottingham?
A bus trip from Leicester to Nottingham generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Leicester to Nottingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Leicester to Nottingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Leicester to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leicester to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$6

11-27

$6

Today

$7

11-29

$6

11-30

$7

12-01

$6

12-02

$6

12-03

$6

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Nottingham was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Nottingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $20 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.