Bus from Leicester to Nottingham University Main Campus

3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 01:20 (weekdays); night service 230 runs 15:45–03:45.

Next buses to Nottingham University Main Campus as of 12:15

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leicester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
230 National Express ~65 min 25 Sat 25 · Sun 25 15:45 03:45 St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) South Entrance (Stop UN07) —
UK900 FlixBus ~60 min 5 weekdays only 19:35 01:20 St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) South Entrance (Stop UN07) —
196 National Express ~70 min 2 Sat 2 · Sun 2 05:45 07:40 St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) South Entrance (Stop UN07) —

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 or 196 bus timetable.

This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Leicester to Nottingham University Main Campus?

3 routes run directly from Leicester to Nottingham University Main Campus: the 230 (National Express), the UK900 (FlixBus), the 196 (National Express). The most frequent is the 230, 25 times each weekday — board at St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) and get off at South Entrance (Stop UN07), about 65 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Leicester to Nottingham University Main Campus?

Around 65 minutes on the 230, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Nottingham University Main Campus?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 01:20 — and night service 230 runs 15:45–03:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Leicester to Nottingham University Main Campus?

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.

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