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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R) | Leicester (Fosse Park) | Fastest | |||||
| Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | No tags | |||||
| University of Nottingham | Leicester (Fosse Park) | No tags | |||||
| Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Nottingham to Leicester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Nottingham to Leicester: Trip Overview
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Nottingham to Leicester Bus
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Nottingham to Leicester, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Nottingham - Leicester
How much does a bus ticket from Nottingham to Leicester cost?
The bus ticket price from Nottingham to Leicester starts at US$7. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Nottingham to Leicester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Nottingham to Leicester?
The average travel time between Nottingham and Leicester is around 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 36 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Nottingham and Leicester?
The number of buses from Nottingham to Leicester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 49 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Nottingham to Leicester by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Nottingham to Leicester?
When taking the bus from Nottingham to Leicester, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nottingham to Leicester?
Buses travelling between Nottingham and Leicester leave from Coach Station or 34 Long Row W and arrive at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Leicester was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of US$5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nottingham to Leicester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$15 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$5, which is on 2025-11-03.
Usually FlixBus 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.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Nottingham and Leicester!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Nottingham to Leicester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Nottingham to Leicester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Nottingham to Leicester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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Popular Buses Connecting Nottingham
Buses Leaving from Nottingham
- Bus from Nottingham to Manchester
- Coach Nottingham - Brighton
- Bus Nottingham - Leicester
- Bus from Nottingham to Birmingham
- Coach Nottingham - Sheffield
- Bus Nottingham - London
- Bus from Nottingham to Milton Keynes
- Coach Nottingham - Bournemouth
- Bus Nottingham - Newark on Trent
- Bus from Nottingham to Middlesbrough
- Coach Nottingham - Stevenage
- Bus Nottingham - Stansted
- Bus from Nottingham to Inverness
- Coach Nottingham - Penrith
- Bus Nottingham - Derby
Buses Going to Nottingham
- Bus from Newark on Trent to Nottingham
- Coach London - Nottingham
- Bus Birmingham - Nottingham
- Bus from Bournemouth to Nottingham
- Coach Liverpool - Nottingham
- Bus Coventry - Nottingham
- Bus from Lincoln to Nottingham
- Coach Bradford - Nottingham
- Bus Penrith - Nottingham
- Bus from Stansted to Nottingham
- Coach Swansea - Nottingham
- Bus Loughborough - Nottingham
- Bus from Exeter to Nottingham
- Coach Penzance - Nottingham
- Bus Scunthorpe - Nottingham
Popular Buses Connecting Leicester
Buses Leaving from Leicester
- Bus from Leicester to Southampton
- Coach Leicester - London
- Bus Leicester - Manchester
- Bus from Leicester to Heathrow
- Coach Leicester - Barcelona
- Bus Leicester - Gatwick
- Bus from Leicester to Sunderland
- Coach Leicester - Gloucester
- Bus Leicester - Milton Keynes
- Bus from Leicester to Luton
- Coach Leicester - Lancaster
- Bus Leicester - Stirling
- Bus from Leicester to Truro
- Coach Leicester - Perth
- Bus Leicester - Cardiff
Buses Going to Leicester
- Bus from Brighton to Leicester
- Coach London - Leicester
- Bus Nottingham - Leicester
- Bus from Coventry to Leicester
- Coach Sheffield - Leicester
- Bus Loughborough - Leicester
- Bus from Cambridge to Leicester
- Coach Chesterfield - Leicester
- Bus Bournemouth - Leicester
- Bus from Oxford to Leicester
- Coach Liverpool - Leicester
- Bus Bridgend - Leicester
- Bus from Milton Keynes to Leicester
- Coach Durham - Leicester
- Bus Newport - Leicester