Bus from Woodthorpe (Arnold) to Plains Estate
2 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Plains Estate as of 12:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Woodthorpe, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Nottingham City Transport | ~10 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 14 | 06:29 | 23:17 | Calstock Road (opp) | Hunter Road (opp) | — |
| 56A | Nottingham City Transport | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:04 | 08:09 | Calstock Road (opp) | Hunter Road (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Woodthorpe 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 56 bus or 56A bus timetable.
Fares from Woodthorpe to Plains Estate
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 Woodthorpe to Plains Estate?
2 routes run directly from Woodthorpe to Plains Estate: the 56 (Nottingham City Transport), the 56A (Nottingham City Transport). The most frequent is the 56, 30 times each weekday — board at Calstock Road (opp) and get off at Hunter Road (opp), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Woodthorpe to Plains Estate?
Around 10 minutes on the 56, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Woodthorpe to Plains Estate?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:29 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Woodthorpe to Plains Estate?
Adult singles from Woodthorpe to Plains Estate: £3.00 on the 56 and 56A (Nottingham City Transport). 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.