Novus Leicester

New Lubbesthorpe - a connected community

Central Connect are a local transport provider headquartered in Loughborough, Leicestershire. We work in partnership with GO Travel Solutions to deliver bus services for the New Lubbesthorpe community in south Leicester, using funding from The Drummond Trust.

NovusDirect

Our NovusDirect service offers a fast, frequent link from New Lubbesthorpe to Leicester City Centre, running up to every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes at the weekend, providing regular buses seven days a week. Buses also serve Thorpe Astley, Braunstone Leisure Centre, Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester Train Station.

A small number of journeys each weekday also extend to and from Brockington College in Enderby for those living in New Lubbesthorpe who are studying at the college. 

A great value range of fares are available with all day travel just £4.80 (£3.20 for Under-19s). Purchase season tickets here for use the myTrip app for even greater discounts.

>>Click here to find the Novus Direct timetable, including a PDF download<<

>>Click here for the Novus Direct route map<<

Fares

A great value range of fares are available with all day travel on both Novus routes for just £4.80 (£3.20 for Under-19s). Purchase season tickets here for use the myTrip app for even greater discounts. 

>>Click for the Novus Direct farechart<<

LocalGO discounts for New Lubbesthorpe residents

In partnership with GO Travel Solutions, Vectare provide free and discounted bus passes for New Lubbesthorpe residents. To apply go to localgo.co.uk/join.

Help and support

Central Connect's customer services team are available to assist you with any queries relating to Novus Leicester. Please email contact@central-connect.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you are travelling now, and need support with your journey (e.g. you are waiting at a bus stop and the bus hasn't arrived as expected), please call 0115 777 3187.

You can view live travel updates on our Twitter feed here.