On the move

a public transport guide to Nottingham for new movers

If you're moving to Nottingham we'll let you into a secret. The public transport system is excellent - it's official!

Over 87% of users like it, one of the highest rankings in the country. It comes only second to shopping as a reason for enjoying lving in Nottingham. Use has gone up by 8% in just 5 years.

There's a brand new tram system, seven park and ride sites and a comprehensive high quality bus network.

Take a look - its easy

Our new tram route and park and rides speak for themselves. After just 3 years the tram is now carrying over 10 million passengers a year. The park and ride sites provide nearly 5000 spaces, with Park & Ride for as little as £2 per day.

You might not know that Nottingham also has an excellent comprehensive bus network, moving 50 million people a year.

The ‘bus facts’ speak for themselves:

• use has increased by over 7% since 2000.
• use per person higher than anywhere in the UK outside London
• bus satisfaction levels of over 80% amongst users
• bus services run every 10-15 minutes along 35 main route
• services run through to midnight on 20 main routes, plus into the small hours.
• excellent punctuality and reliability
• 20km of bus lanes, including throughout the City Centre
• unlimited travel for around £2 per day.
• 85% of households have regular daytime services to the City Centre, employment sites, hospitals and universities.
• all buses are under 5 years old along main routes.
• brand new waiting facilities at all main bus stops
• over £2m is invested each year on all areas of bus travel.