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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Leicester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Leicester?

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

How far is it from Nottingham to Leicester?

The distance between Nottingham and Leicester is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Leicester bus from?

Nottingham to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Leicester?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Leicester is to train which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £14 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Nottingham to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Leicester is 27 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Nottingham to Leicester.

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

Book your Nottingham to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 967+ hotels available in Leicester.

Can I share a ride from Nottingham to Leicester?

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Leicester 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 Nottingham to Leicestertrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
30 min
£5–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079 / ...
55 min
£3–14
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Nottingham to Leicestershirerideshare 27 mi
53 min
£3–6
Drive 26.7 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Leicestercar 26.7 mi
33 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nottingham to Leicestertaxi 26.7 mi
33 min
£85–110

Nottingham to Leicester by train

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £5–19 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Greyfriar Gate to St Margaret's Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 55 min. National Express also services this route hourly.

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