How far is Leicester from Nottingham?

The distance separating Leicester and Nottingham is 22 miles (36 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Nottingham?

Most of the buses traveling from Leicester to Nottingham leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nottingham?

Once in Nottingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Lace Market, The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, Green's Mill and Science Centre, Nottingham Ghost Guts & Gore Tour and The Walton.

Bus Leicester to Nottingham from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on November 25
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	2:00am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	2:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	40m	5:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	2:00am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	2:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Nottingham on November 26
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 27
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 28
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 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	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 December 1
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:54 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Nottingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $31	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $39	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $5	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
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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
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B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 17 reviews, National Express received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travelers 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 $6

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

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Nottingham by bus

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The cheapest trip from Leicester to Nottingham was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $5

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 $5 to $14 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 $5 which is on 2025-11-26.