196 Leicester - Derby
Operated by National Express. First bus 05:45, last bus 20:55. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 196? 5 other bus routes are numbered 196 elsewhere in the UK — see every 196 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:45 | 07:40 |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | 05:45 | 07:40 |
| Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | 06:40 | 08:40 |
| South Entrance (Stop UN07) | 06:50 | 08:50 |
| Bus Station (Bay 25) | 07:15 | 09:20 |
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.
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 National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Derby: 2 journeys, first 05:45 towards Leicester: 3 journeys, first 18:05
Route map
All stops on route 196
196 towards Derby
All 4 stops
- St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) Leicester
- Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) Nottingham
- South Entrance (Stop UN07) Nottingham University Main Campus
- Bus Station (Bay 25) Derby
196 towards Leicester
All 4 stops
- Bus Station (Bay 25) Derby
- South Entrance (Stop UN04) Nottingham University Main Campus
- Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) Nottingham
- St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) Leicester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 196 coach?
The first 196 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 196 coach?
The last 196 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 196 coach cost?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Who runs the 196 coach?
The 196 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.