Ruddington’s Christmas and New Year Buses

If you’re intending to catch public transport to and from our village during the festive period, this is what you’ll need to know about our local bus operators.

You’ll find below the planned service changes for Ruddington passengers using Nottingham City Transport’s Navy 3* or Green 10C/10X*, Kinchbus 9, CT4N Services 22 & 23 or NottsBus Connect Service 863** over the Christmas and New Year Holidays. However, please note, with staff illness/shortages due to the Coronavirus, it is advisable to check for service updates on their social media sites or by telephoning the bus company.


Nottingham City Transport’s Navy 3 and Green 10C/10X: Ruddington to Clifton or the City

  • Christmas Eve, Friday 24th December: Saturday timetables with last buses by 20:00.
  • Christmas Day, Saturday 25th December: No Service.
  • Boxing Day, Sunday 26th December: No Service.
  • Bank Holiday Monday, 27th December: Saturday timetables.
  • Bank Holiday Tuesday, 28th December: Saturday timetables.
  • Wednesday 29th December: Saturday timetables.
  • Thursday 30th December: Saturday timetables.
  • New Year’s Eve, Friday 31st December: Saturday timetables. Last buses by 8.00pm but NightBus N48 then operating hourly to Ruddington from 11.15pm until 3.15am.
  • New Year’s Day, Saturday 1st January 2022: No Service.
  • Sunday 2nd January: Normal Sunday timetables.
  • Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January: Saturday timetables.
  • Tuesday 4th January: Normal timetables resume.

Telephone: 0115 950 60 70

*UPDATE: Due to staff shortages, a reduced timetable for these services has been announced from 10th January 2022 until further notice. Please find the details >>HERE<<.


CT4N Services 22 & 23: From Ruddington to Clifton, Silverdale, West Bridgford & Gamston Morrisons

  • Christmas Eve, Friday 24th December: Usual timetables.
  • Christmas Day, Saturday 25th December: No Service.
  • Boxing Day, Sunday 26th December: No Service.
  • Bank Holiday Monday, 27th December: No Service.
  • Bank Holiday Tuesday, 28th December: No Service.
  • Wednesday 29th December: Usual timetables.
  • Thursday 30th December: Usual timetables.
  • New Year’s Eve, Friday 31st December: Usual timetables.
  • New Year’s Day, Saturday 1st January 2022: No Service.
  • Sunday 2nd January: No Service.
  • Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January: No Service.
  • Tuesday 4th January: Normal timetables resume.

Telephone: 0115 986 3355


Kinchbus 9: Ruddington to the City or Loughborough

  • Christmas Eve, Friday 24th December: Usual timetable with last bus from Loughborough at 5.45pm and last bus from Nottingham at 6.30pm.
  • Christmas Day, Saturday 25th December: No Service.
  • Boxing Day, Sunday 26th December: No Service.
  • Bank Holiday Monday, 27th December: Sunday timetables.
  • Bank Holiday Tuesday, 28th December: Sunday timetables.
  • Wednesday 29th December: Saturday timetables.
  • Thursday 30th December: Saturday timetables.
  • New Year’s Eve, Friday 31st December: Usual timetable with last bus from Loughborough at 5.45pm and last bus from Nottingham at 6.30pm.
  • New Year’s Day, Saturday 1st January 2022: No Service.
  • Sunday 2nd January: Normal Sunday timetables.
  • Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd January: Sunday timetables
  • Tuesday 4th January: Normal timetables resume.

Telephone: 01509 815 637


**NottsBus Connect Service 863: Ruddington to East Leake & Keyworth

Please check with Nottinghamshire County Council directly on 0115 969 4390 if you wish to use this service.


Please remember to follow the Government’s safer travel advice to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 when using Ruddington’s buses over the Christmas and the New Year period:

  • Wear a face mask (unless exempt)
  • Sanitise your hands as you get on and off the bus
  • Adhere to the onboard social distancing markers and notices
  • Sit away from other passengers not in your household if possible
  • Keep windows open for ventilation

Be safe, and have a #RuddyGoodDayOut!

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