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How to get from Nottingham to Leicester by bus and train?

From Nottingham to Leicester by bus and train

To get from Nottingham to Leicester in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Leicester station. Next, take the NOVUS DIRECT bus from Station Street, Leicester station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - NOVUS DIRECTNOVUS DIRECT
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Nottingham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjad
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - NOVUS DIRECTNOVUS DIRECT
    Wait for bus
    NOVUS DIRECT
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpjp
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nottingham to Leicester by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X31

To get from Nottingham to Leicester in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Leicester station. Next, take the X31 bus from Prebend Street, Leicester station to Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X31X31
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Nottingham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prebend Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgdwt
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X31X31
    Wait for bus
    X31
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjdpt
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nottingham to Leicester
The distance between Nottingham, East Midlands and Leicester, East Midlands is approximately 28.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nottingham to Leicester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Nottingham

Nottingham is located at Nottingham, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Nottingham Railway Station, Nottingham.

Bus stations close to Nottingham:

  • Nottingham Railway Station, Nottingham
  • Popham Street, Nottingham
  • Arkwright Street, Meadows (Me01)
Public transport stations close to Leicester, East Midlands

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
  • Orchard Street, Leicester
  • Abbey Street, Leicester

Alternative route from Nottingham to Leicester by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X31

To get from Nottingham to Leicester in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Leicester station. Next, take the X31 bus from Prebend Street, Leicester station to Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X31X31
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Nottingham
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prebend Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgdwt
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X31X31
    Wait for bus
    X31
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjdpt
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Leicester?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line NOVUS DIRECT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nottingham to Leicester?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X31.

  • Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Leicester?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Nottingham to Leicester?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from London St Pancras International station near Nottingham in Nottingham to Leicester station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leicester station near Leicester in East Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nottingham to Leicester by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Nottingham in Nottingham and Leicester in East Midlands by train and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Nottingham to get to Leicester?

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the London St Pancras International station near Nottingham in Nottingham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Nottingham and Leicester?

    Get off the train at the Leicester stop, which is closest to Leicester in East Midlands.

  • When is the last train from Nottingham to Leicester?

    The last train from Nottingham in Nottingham to Leicester in East Midlands is the East Midlands Railway line. It leaves the Nottingham station at 22:50.

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