18X Nottingham to Stapleford via Lenton, Beeston

Operated by Nottingham City Transport. First bus 06:20, last bus 18:25. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £3.00 — more.

18X buses on this route are also run by CT4N (6 journeys on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable. Together, 12 journeys on weekdays.

Next towards Stapleford from Beastmarket Hill (Stop B1): 16:20

Next towards Nottingham from Ilkeston Road (NW-bound): 06:20, 07:15, 08:15

Wanted a different 18X? 1 other bus route is numbered 18X elsewhere in the UK — see every 18X bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Stapleford · Monday to Friday · 3 journeys
Stop 16:2017:2518:25
Beastmarket Hill (Stop B1) 16:2017:2518:25
QMC Main Entrance (Stop QM04) 16:2817:3318:33
Bembridge Court (adj) 16:4017:4518:45
Stanley Drive (opp) 16:4317:4818:48
Ilkeston Road (NW-bound) 16:4617:5118:51
Brisbane Drive (adj) 16:5017:5518:55

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Nottingham City Transport whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 18X

Adult single £2.00 to £3.00 · Child single £1.70 to £2.70

Nottingham City Transport's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 27 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Nottingham City Transport before you travel.

Tickets on the 18X

Nottingham City Transport publishes singles and season tickets on this route for adults and children.

Adult Passenger Single Ticket · Child Passenger Single Ticket · Adult Passenger Day Pass Ticket (Combined) · Child Passenger Day Pass Ticket (Combined)

Ticket types come from Nottingham City Transport's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 21 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Nottingham City Transport.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Nottingham City Transport before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 18X

18X towards Stapleford

All 33 stops
  1. Beastmarket Hill (Stop B1) Nottingham
  2. Cathedral (Stop Y4) Nottingham
  3. Canning Circus (Stop CC04) Canning Circus
  4. Seely Road (Stop LE07) Lenton
  5. Harrington Drive (Stop LE08) Lenton
  6. Savoy Cinema (Stop LE09) Lenton
  7. Lenton Boulevard (Stop LE10) Lenton
  8. Faraday Road (Stop LE11) Lenton
  9. Hillside (Stop LE12) Lenton
  10. QMC Main Entrance (Stop QM04) Queens Medical Centre
  11. North Entrance (Stop UN15) Nottingham University Main Campus
  12. Lenton Hall (Stop UN16) Nottingham University Main Campus
  13. Wollaton Park Gates (Stop UN17) Nottingham University Main Campus
  14. Charles Avenue (Stop UN18) Lenton Abbey
  15. Boundary Road (adj) Beeston
  16. Middleton Crescent (opp) Beeston
  17. The Nurseryman (o/s) Beeston
  18. Windermere Road (adj) Beeston
  19. Cow Lane (adj) Beeston
  20. Thoresby Road (opp) Beeston
  21. Leisure Centre (opp) Beeston
  22. Bembridge Court (adj) Stapleford
  23. Valmont Road (adj) Stapleford
  24. Ewe Lamb Lane (adj 1) Stapleford
  25. Stanley Drive (opp) Stapleford
  26. Trenton Close (opp) Stapleford
  27. Ewe Lamb Close (opp) Stapleford
  28. Ilkeston Road (NW-bound) Stapleford
  29. Recreation Ground (adj) Stapleford
  30. Rowan Avenue (adj) Stapleford
  31. Ramsey Close (adj) Stapleford
  32. Washington Drive (adj) Stapleford
  33. Brisbane Drive (adj) Stapleford

18X towards Nottingham

All 37 stops
  1. Ilkeston Road (NW-bound) Stapleford
  2. Recreation Ground (adj) Stapleford
  3. Rowan Avenue (adj) Stapleford
  4. Ramsey Close (adj) Stapleford
  5. Washington Drive (adj) Stapleford
  6. Brisbane Drive (adj) Stapleford
  7. Ewe Lamb Lane (opp) Stapleford
  8. Ewe Lamb Close (adj) Stapleford
  9. Trenton Close (adj) Stapleford
  10. Stanley Drive (adj) Stapleford
  11. Valmont Road (opp) Stapleford
  12. Bembridge Court (opp) Stapleford
  13. Leisure Centre (adj) Beeston
  14. Thoresby Road (adj) Beeston
  15. Cow Lane (opp) Beeston
  16. Windermere Road (opp) Beeston
  17. Derby Road (E-bound) Beeston
  18. The Nurseryman (opp) Beeston
  19. Middleton Crescent (adj) Beeston
  20. Boundary Road (opp) Beeston
  21. Charles Avenue (Stop UN11) Lenton Abbey
  22. Wollaton Park Gates (Stop UN12) Nottingham University Main Campus
  23. Lenton Hall (Stop UN13) Nottingham University Main Campus
  24. UoN North Entrance (Stop UN14) Nottingham University Main Campus
  25. QMC Main Entrance (Stop QM02) Queens Medical Centre
  26. QMC (Stop QM03) Queens Medical Centre
  27. Hillside (Stop LE01) Lenton
  28. Triumph Road (Stop LE02) Lenton
  29. Faraday Road (Stop LE03) Lenton
  30. Savoy Cinema (Stop LE04) Lenton
  31. Harrington Drive (Stop LE05) Lenton
  32. Seely Road (Stop LE06) Lenton
  33. Canning Circus (Stop CC05) Canning Circus
  34. Wollaton Street (Stop Y5) Nottingham
  35. Tollhouse Hill (Stop Y7) Nottingham
  36. Maid Marian Way (Stop M2) Nottingham
  37. Beastmarket Hill (Stop B1) Nottingham

Towns & areas on this route

NottinghamBeestonStaplefordNottingham University Main CampusLentonQueens Medical CentreLenton AbbeyCanning Circus

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 18X bus?

The first 18X departure on weekdays leaves at 06:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 18X bus?

The last 18X on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 18X bus cost?

Nottingham City Transport's published fares on the 18X: adult single £2.00 to £3.00, child single £1.70 to £2.70. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Nottingham City Transport day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 18X bus?

The 18X is operated by Nottingham City Transport.

Timetable data from Nottingham City Transport via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Nottingham City Transport last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 15 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.