🚌 Bus from Nottingham to Leicester
12 direct routes · about 78 min · first bus 00:30, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | National Express | ~78 min | 9 | 00:30 | 22:30 | South Entrance (Stop UN04) |
| 240 | National Express | ~60 min | 4 | 02:35 | 09:05 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| UK079 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 3 | 11:00 | 00:20 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) |
| 196 | National Express | ~73 min | 3 | 18:27 | 21:17 | South Entrance (Stop UN04) |
| 150 | National Express | ~60 min | 2 | 08:55 | 15:00 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| UK087 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 2 | 06:00 | 15:40 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) |
| 450 | National Express | ~55 min | 2 | 20:35 | 20:35 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| LV6 | National Express | ~55 min | 1 | 12:25 | 12:25 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| 180 | National Express | ~55 min | 1 | 04:30 | 04:30 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| 183 | National Express | ~50 min | 1 | 19:25 | 19:25 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| 195 | National Express | ~50 min | 1 | 20:20 | 20:20 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| N01 | National Express | ~60 min | 1 | 10:50 | 10:50 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Leicester?
12 routes run directly from Nottingham to Leicester: the 230 (National Express), the 240 (National Express), the UK079 (FlixBus), the 196 (National Express), the 150 (National Express), the UK087 (FlixBus), the 450 (National Express), the LV6 (National Express), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express), the 195 (National Express), the N01 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Nottingham to Leicester?
Around 78 minutes on the 230, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Nottingham to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 230) leaves around 00:30 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nottingham to Leicester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.