Bus and Coach from Nottingham to Leicester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Nottingham to Leicester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nottingham to Leicester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

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
National Express	0h 45m	20:25	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 20:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	01:30	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	02:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	1h 25m	01:15	Nottingham	University North Entrance	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:15:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 25m	03:05	Nottingham	University North Entrance	04:30	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 03:05:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	0h 55m	18:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	19:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 18:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 45m	20:25	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	1h 25m	01:15	Nottingham	University North Entrance	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:15:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 25m	03:05	Nottingham	University North Entrance	04:30	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:05:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 35m	05:10	Nottingham	University North Entrance	06:45	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 05:10:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
National Express	0h 55m	18:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	19:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 18:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 45m	20:25	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 20:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 55m	18:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	19:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 18:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 55m	20:20	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 20:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 45m	20:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 20:35:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 55m	21:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	22:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 21:35:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 55m	18:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	19:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 18:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 55m	20:20	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 20:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 55m	21:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	22:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 21:35:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 50m	01:30	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	02:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	1h 25m	01:15	Nottingham	University North Entrance	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:15:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 45m	20:25	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 20:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 55m	18:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	19:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 55m	20:20	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:15	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 20:20:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
National Express	0h 45m	20:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 20:35:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 55m	21:35	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	22:30	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 21:35:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 45m	20:25	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	21:10	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 20:25:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	01:30	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	02:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 01:30:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	1h 25m	01:15	Nottingham	University North Entrance	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 01:15:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 25m	03:05	Nottingham	University North Entrance	04:30	Leicester	Fosse Park	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 03:05:00 to Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	0h 55m	18:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	19:40	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:45:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

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

Frequency of bus connections between Nottingham and Leicester

See here how frequent the connections between Nottingham and Leicester are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily coaches from Nottingham to Leicester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 23 daily coaches between Nottingham and Leicester.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 84 coaches from Nottingham to Leicester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Leicester, with 38 offers.

Facts about coaches from Nottingham to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 38 times every day by bus from Nottingham to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nottingham to Leicester starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	0h 40m
Earliest Coach	00:45
Latest Coach	23:45
Daily Bus Connections	38 Ø
Distance	35.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Nottingham to Leicester

Every day, 38 buses from 2 coach companies leave Nottingham for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

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

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

£5

Thursday 25/12

£7

Friday 26/12

£6

Saturday 27/12

£6

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Nottingham to Leicester

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

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

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

How to save money travelling from Nottingham to Leicester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Nottingham to Leicester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Nottingham to Leicester, 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 Nottingham to Leicester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Nottingham to Leicester

These are the most booked bus companies between Nottingham to Leicester from our users.

National Express from Nottingham to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£3
Fastest Coach	0h 45m
Earliest Coach	00:45
Last Coach	22:45
Daily Connections	22 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

FlixBus from Nottingham to Leicester

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

Cheapest Price	£4
Fastest Coach	0h 40m
Earliest Coach	01:15
Last Coach	23:45
Daily Connections	24 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Leicester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Nottingham and Leicester.

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

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

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 Nottingham to Leicester? Compare all modes of transports from Nottingham to Leicester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nottingham to Leicester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Nottingham to Leicester? Or which bus companies serve the route Nottingham to Leicester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Nottingham to Leicester bus

How much does a Nottingham - Leicester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nottingham - Leicester bus trip is available from £3 and takes 0h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Nottingham to Leicester is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £9. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Nottingham to Leicester is offered by roughly 38 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leicester from Nottingham take?

The quickest coach from Nottingham to Leicester is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £4. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nottingham to Leicester?

The earliest bus to Leicester departs from Nottingham at 00:45. 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 Nottingham to Leicester?

The latest bus to Leicester departs from Nottingham at 23:45. 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 Nottingham - Leicester route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Leicester?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Nottingham Leicester 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 Nottingham Leicester 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 Nottingham to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Nottingham and to Leicester

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