Bus from Leicester to Nottingham
14 direct routes · 45–65 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 01:20 (weekdays); night services 230, 180 and 2 more run 10:35–03:45.
Next buses to Nottingham as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leicester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | National Express | ~55 min | 33 | Sat 33 · Sun 33 | 10:35 | 03:45 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| UK900 | FlixBus | ~60 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 10:30 | 01:20 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) | South Entrance (Stop UN07) | — |
| 807 | National Express | ~40 min | 6 | Fridays only | 12:05 | 00:05 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| 240 | National Express | ~65 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 12:30 | 19:50 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| UK079 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 06:00 | 16:10 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) | — |
| 812 | National Express | ~55 min | 3 | Fridays only | 09:40 | 16:40 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| 450 | National Express | ~50 min | 3 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:20 | 01:05 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 196, 150, UK087, 180, 183, W10, T53
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | National Express | ~60 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 05:45 | 07:40 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| 150 | National Express | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:00 | 19:30 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| UK087 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:35 | 23:20 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) | — |
| 180 | National Express | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:55 | 23:55 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| 183 | National Express | ~60 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:55 | 08:55 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| W10 | National Express | ~60 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 01:25 | 01:25 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
| T53 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | weekends only | 22:40 | 22:40 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leicester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 230 bus, 807 bus, 240 bus, 812 bus, 450 bus, 196 bus, 150 bus or 180 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leicester to Nottingham?
14 routes run directly from Leicester to Nottingham: the 230 (National Express), the UK900 (FlixBus), the 807 (National Express), the 240 (National Express), the UK079 (FlixBus), the 812 (National Express), the 450 (National Express), the 196 (National Express), the 150 (National Express), the UK087 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express), the W10 (National Express), the T53 (National Express). The most frequent is the 230, 33 times each weekday — board at St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) and get off at Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Nottingham?
Between 45 minutes on the UK087 and 65 on the 240, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Nottingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 01:20 — and night services 230, 180 and 2 more run 10:35–03:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Nottingham?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.