🚌 Bus from Loughborough to Nottingham
4 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kinchbus | ~35 min | 36 | 06:05 | 22:45 | Baxter Gate (Stand BC) |
| 230 | National Express | ~45 min | 3 | 04:10 | 04:10 | The Rushes (Stand RB) |
| LV6 | National Express | ~30 min | 2 | 10:35 | 11:05 | The Rushes (Stand RB) |
| 1 | Nottingham City Transport | ~43 min | 1 | 16:13 | 16:13 | Grammar School (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Loughborough on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Loughborough to Nottingham?
4 routes run directly from Loughborough to Nottingham: the 9 (Kinchbus), the 230 (National Express), the LV6 (National Express), the 1 (Nottingham City Transport).
How long does the bus take from Loughborough to Nottingham?
Around 35 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Loughborough to Nottingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 9) leaves around 06:05 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loughborough to Nottingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.