Coach Leicester to Nottingham from £3

Which bus from Leicester to Nottingham is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Leicester to Nottingham. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£4

tomorrow

£4

Sunday

Monday

£4

Tuesday

£3

Wednesday

£4

Thursday

£4

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 5m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 00:55:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 11:50:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 15m	18:45	Leicester	Fosse Park	20:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 18:45:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
National Express	0h 45m	02:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	03:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 02:25:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 50m	05:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	06:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 05:45:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	00:25	Leicester	Fosse Park	01:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:25:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	1h 5m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:55:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:50:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
National Express	0h 50m	00:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	01:30	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:40:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 45m	02:00	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	02:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 02:00:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	00:25	Leicester	Fosse Park	01:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 00:25:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	1h 5m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 00:55:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:50:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
National Express	0h 45m	02:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	03:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:25:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 50m	05:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	06:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 05:45:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 50m	05:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	06:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 05:45:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 50m	06:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	07:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 06:45:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	1h 5m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 00:55:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:50:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 15m	18:45	Leicester	Fosse Park	20:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 18:45:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	00:25	Leicester	Fosse Park	01:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 00:25:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	1h 5m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 00:55:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:50:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
National Express	0h 45m	02:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	03:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 02:25:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 50m	05:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	06:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 05:45:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	00:25	Leicester	Fosse Park	01:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 00:25:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	1h 5m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:00	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 00:55:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:50	Leicester	Fosse Park	13:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:50:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
National Express	0h 45m	02:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	03:10	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:25:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 50m	05:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	06:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:45:00 to Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leicester to Nottingham is £3 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Leicester and Nottingham?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Leicester to Nottingham. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 46 daily coaches from Leicester to Nottingham. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Leicester and Nottingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 114 coaches from Leicester to Nottingham, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Nottingham, with 46 offers.

All facts for Leicester to Nottingham bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 45 times by bus from Leicester to Nottingham in one click. Book your Leicester to Nottingham bus ticket starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	0h 40m
Earliest Coach	00:25
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	45 Ø
Distance	35.4 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leicester to Nottingham?

Every day, 45 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leicester for Nottingham. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£4

Saturday 06/12

£4

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£4

Tuesday 09/12

£4

Wednesday 10/12

£4

Thursday 11/12

£4

Friday 12/12

£4

Saturday 13/12

£4

Sunday 14/12

£4

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£4

Wednesday 17/12

£4

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£6

Saturday 20/12

£6

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£6

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£6

Thursday 25/12

£4

Friday 26/12

£6

Saturday 27/12

£6

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Nottingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Nottingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Nottingham. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Nottingham, with £3. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Nottingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Leicester to Nottingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Leicester to Nottingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Leicester to Nottingham are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Leicester to Nottingham?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Leicester to Nottingham timetable.

FlixBus from Leicester to Nottingham

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Leicester to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price	£4
Fastest Coach	0h 40m
Earliest Coach	00:25
Last Coach	23:15
Daily Connections	24 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

National Express from Leicester to Nottingham

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price	£3
Fastest Coach	0h 45m
Earliest Coach	00:40
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	21 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Nottingham

Here is a map with all coach stations in Leicester and Nottingham. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Station Street

Broadmarsh Coach Station

Broad Marsh Shopping Centre 49

University South Entrance

University South Entrance (Stop UN07)

Trent University

Clifton

Queens Medical Centre

South Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leicester to Nottingham? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Nottingham.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Leicester to Nottingham

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Leicester to Nottingham. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Leicester to Nottingham bus

How much does a Leicester Nottingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester Nottingham bus trip is available from £3 and takes 0h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leicester to Nottingham?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £8. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Nottingham.

How many connections are available for the Leicester Nottingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Nottingham is offered by roughly 45 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Nottingham from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Nottingham is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £5. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Nottingham?

The earliest bus to Nottingham departs from Leicester at 00:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leicester to Nottingham?

The latest bus to Nottingham departs from Leicester at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leicester Nottingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to Nottingham can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Nottingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and Nottingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Nottingham from Leicester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leicester Nottingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leicester Nottingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leicester to Nottingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leicester to Nottingham

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Leicester and to Nottingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leicester and to Nottingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!