What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Nottingham?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Nottingham is to rideshare which costs £3 - £6 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Nottingham is to train which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Nottingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Nottingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester and arriving at Nottingham. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Leicester to Nottingham?

The distance between Leicester and Nottingham is 27 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Nottingham?

The train from Leicester to Nottingham takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Nottingham bus from?

Leicester to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Nottingham train from?

Leicester to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Leicester to Nottingham is to train which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £13 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Leicester to Nottingham bus arrive?

Leicester to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Nottingham train arrive?

Leicester to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Nottingham is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Leicester to Nottingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Nottingham?

Book your Leicester to Nottingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Nottingham?

Book your Leicester to Nottingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to Nottingham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and Nottingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leicester to Nottingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Nottingham by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to NottinghamLondon St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
30 min
£5–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUk900 / ...
45 min
£3–13
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Nottingham27 mi
53 min
£3–6
Drive 26.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Nottingham26.9 mi
34 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Nottingham26.9 mi
34 min
£85–110

Leicester to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Nottingham, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Nottingham every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–19 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 45 min. National Express also services this route hourly.

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