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CT4N has ceased trading and is no longer operating bus services. East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is working with alternative bus operators to replace services to minimise disruption for passengers.

This page will be updated as soon as further replacement services, start dates and timetable information are confirmed.

Confirmed replacement services

18, 18A, 18B and 18X – Nottingham City Transport will replace the 18 service between Nottingham, QMC, Beeston Rylands, Beeston, Bramcote and Stapleford from Monday 17 August 2026. An hourly service on the core 18 route will operate for the first two weeks, with the full 18, 18A, 18B and 18X timetable expected to start from Tuesday 1 September 2026. This will increase buses to Beeston Rylands to every 30 minutes, reinstate links between Wollaton, Bramcote and Beeston, and resume the weekday 18X commuter service between Stapleford and Nottingham along the A52.

29 – Service 29 will restart on Monday 24 August 2026, providing a scheduled bus link between Long Eaton and Sandiacre via New Sawley. Operated by Littles Travel, the service will run approximately hourly from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 5.30 pm on Saturday, helping residents access local services, shops, education, work and onward travel connections.

66 – From Monday 24 August 2026, Kinchbus will operate the 66 service between the University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington campus and Loughborough. The service will operate during peak times only, replacing the previous all-day service which included off-peak journeys extending to Kegworth.

At other times, the West Rushcliffe Demand Responsive Transport service will continue to link Sutton Bonington to Hathern or Kegworth for onward connections.

510 – Service 510 will also restart as a scheduled bus service from Monday 24 August operated by Littles Travel, serving Beeston, Toton, Attenborough and Stapleford. The route will run approximately hourly from 6.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8.30am to 5.45pm on Saturdays, maintaining important local connections across the area.

511 – Service 511 will also restart as a scheduled Stapleford circular bus service from Monday 24 August operated by Littles Travel. Running approximately hourly from 9.45am to 3.45pm, Monday to Saturday, the service will provide local journeys within Stapleford and help residents reach nearby facilities and onward transport links.

L2, L4, L14 and Service 20 – These services have been partially replaced with services 101, 102 103 & 104 and will begin on Tuesday 1 September. Operated by Notts & Derby Buses.

Service 101

  • Runs between Nottingham City Centre, Torvill & Dean Estate, Glaisdale Industrial Estate and Burnside Green

Service 102

  • Runs between Nottingham City Centre, Ainsley Estate, Strelley ASDA and Burnside Green.
  • Operates Monday to Saturday.

Services 101 and 102 run together, with buses generally every 60 to 85 minutes. These services replace parts of the L2 and most of the L4 route.

Service 103

  • Runs between Wollaton Estates, QMC, Castle Marina Retail Park and Nottingham City Centre.
  • Operates Monday to Friday with one journey in each direction. Replaces Service 20.

Service 104

  • Runs between Nottingham City Centre, Sherwood Rise, City Hospital and Heathfield Estate.
  • Operates Monday to Saturday with hourly buses.
  • Replaces part of the L14 route south of Heathfield Estate.
  • Buses will travel via Sherwood Rise and Nottingham Road, rather than Hyson Green.

Changes to Nottingham City Transport Service 78

  • Nottingham City Transport has extended Service 78 to Nottingham Business Park and Assarts to replace the L2 in this area.
    • The extended service will be introduced in two phases, starting with an introductory timetable from Tuesday 1 September.
    • Buses will run approximately hourly, Monday to Saturday during the day.
    • The route follows the former L2 between Assarts Farm and the Woodhouse Way/Strelley Road crossroads.
    • It then continues via Strelley Road and Moor Road, joining the existing 78 route at Flamsteed Road.
    • Passengers can connect with NCT Orange 35 on Strelley Road (near The Rose pub) for journeys to QMC.

 

Travel Derbyshire on Demand – We’re delighted that the service is now back up and running under the Nottsbus On Demand brand. Thank you for bearing with us while we move the DRT network over to the Nottsbus On Demand system.

We are working quickly to add all stops and locations to the booking system, so some places, including Morton, may not appear straight away. We expect this work to be completed in the coming days.

The service is operated by Notts & Derby and runs Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, and Saturday, 8am to 5pm. More information about the service, including how to book, can be found on our Nottsbus On Demand frequently asked questions and booking pages:  Nottsbus On Demand frequently asked questions | Nottinghamshire County Council.

The Nottsbus On Demand app is available to download for free from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

 

300 – Service 300 will start on Monday 7 September operated by Nottinghamshire Minibuses & Coaches. Operating two journeys in each direction between Lowdham, Southwell and Newark on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, helping residents access local services and shops.

 

Derbyshire Connect Eastern area weekly shopper bus

The Derbyshire Connect Eastern area weekly shopper bus service will restart from Monday 7 September 2026. The service provides a weekly door-to-door journey from communities in Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Erewash and North East Derbyshire to a local town centre or supermarket.

The service will be operated by Ashbourne Community Transport. Passengers can book through the operator’s call centre on 01335 300670.

 

Before you travel

Passengers are advised to check the latest information before making their journey, as arrangements may change while replacement services are being confirmed.

Where a replacement operator has been confirmed, service-specific enquiries should be directed to that operator.

Further updates

EMCCA will continue to work with operators and partners to confirm replacement services as quickly as possible.

This page will be updated when new information is available.