Bus from Nottingham to Loughborough
2 direct routes · 38–55 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 23:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Loughborough as of 15:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Nottingham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nottingham City Transport | ~55 min | 34 | Sat 34 · Sun 14 | 05:35 | 21:48 | Arkwright Street (Stop ME01) | Sparrow Hill (adj) | West Bridgford, Gotham, East Leake, Stanford Hills & Stanford on Soar |
| 9 | Kinchbus | ~38 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 9 | 06:46 | 23:21 | Arkwright Street (Stop ME01) | Sparrow Hill (adj) | West Bridgford, Ruddington, Bradmore, Bunny, Costock, Rempstone & 2 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus or 9 bus timetable.
Fares from Nottingham to Loughborough
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 1 (Nottingham City Transport)
- £3.00 adult single on the 9 (Kinchbus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Nottingham to Loughborough?
2 routes run directly from Nottingham to Loughborough: the 1 (Nottingham City Transport), the 9 (Kinchbus). The most frequent is the 1, 34 times each weekday — board at Arkwright Street (Stop ME01) and get off at Sparrow Hill (adj), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nottingham to Loughborough?
Between 38 minutes on the 9 and 55 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at West Bridgford, Gotham, East Leake, Stanford Hills and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nottingham to Loughborough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 23:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nottingham to Loughborough?
Adult singles from Nottingham to Loughborough: £3.00 on the 1 (Nottingham City Transport); £3.00 on the 9 (Kinchbus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.