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Coach from Nottingham to Leicester
Enjoy simple and convenient coach travel and experience a new city with our services from Nottingham to Leicester.
You can book tickets from Nottingham's Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station in Leicester now using the blue journey planner above.
| Nottingham to Leicester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 45 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £3 * |
| Distance (approx) | 48km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:45am/22:45pm |
Our Nottingham to Leicester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 150 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Our 180 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Our 183 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Our 195 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Our 196 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Our 230 service travels up to 12 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Our 240 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Our 767 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
Nottingham to Leicester route map
Return route
Routes to Leicester
Departing from Nottingham Station Street
Our coaches depart from Nottingham's Broad Marsh Bus Station, right in the heart of the city centre. The station features all you need to start your journey right - from coffee spots to grab a pre-journey brew to clean facilities and clear departure information.
For more information, please visit our Nottingham Coach Station page.
Arriving in Leicester
Leicester's St Margaret's Bus Station is based in the city centre, on Gravel Street, putting you just steps away from shops, cafes and everything the city has to offer.
Getting around couldn't be easier with excellent transport links including local buses, trains and a taxi rank right outside the station for seamless onward travel.
You can find out more by visiting our Leicester Bus Station facilities page.
We offer a cheap and reliable travel solution for your journeys between these two cities, making your trip comfortable and stress-free.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station at 0.45am, arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station at 1.35am.
The last coach leaves from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station at 22.45pm, arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station at 23.35pm.
A one-way journey from Nottingham to Leicester is available from £3*.
Coach journeys from Nottingham to Leicester take on average 45 mins, which is also our fastest journey time.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 12.03.2025 for travel between 12.03.2025 - 07.07.2025.
