Public transport
Getting to Nottinghamshire and finding your way around is straightforward. We've good train and bus networks, plus trams in the city. And plenty of parking so everything's within easy reach.
Get the most from Greater Nottingham’s network of trams, trains, and buses, plus walking and cycling with The Big Wheel.
To find out more visit www.thebigwheel.org.uk
Or take a walk, Nottingham has great pedestrianised streets and a compact centre that makes it easy to stroll around. Meaning you can walk across the centre in less than 20 minutes.
Hop on a bus
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) runs a wide range of services into and around the city. The main hubs for City Transport buses are in Old Market Square, Parliament Street and Milton Street beside the Victoria Centre. For more information visit the NCT Travel Centre in Old Market Square or www.nctx.co.uk t: 0115 950 6070.
For special Christmas bus services see www.nctx.co.uk/christmas
The best places to catch a Trent Barton bus are Broadmarsh Bus Station, Victoria Bus Station and on Friar Lane just off Old Market Square. www.trentbarton.co.uk t: 01773 712265.
You’ll find details about other countywide bus services and stations at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/traffic_and_travel/buses
Jump on a tram
The NET trams provide a quick and easy way to get across Nottingham. They travel as far as Hucknall and serve five park and ride car parks. There are five stops in the city centre and it takes less than eight minutes to travel across town. www.thetram.net t: 0115 942 7777
Catch a train
East Midlands Trains’ services high speed long distance services from London St. Pancras to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham and regional services are operated between Nottingham and Derby – Lincoln – Cleethorpes – Skegness, Derby and Crewe - Matlock and Norwich and Liverpool. www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
For services over the Christmas period please click here
For more public transport information in Notts, visit the Traveline website at www.traveline.org.uk or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. Or Nottingham’s online journey planner www.triptimes.co.uk
View Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire county maps