Transport Information For Beeston
How To Get To Beeston By Road
Beeston is easy to reach by road / car from all directions.
From the South - Leave the M1 at junction 25 and join the A52 eastbound, heading towards Nottingham. The A52 circles around the north of Beeston and you can exit at various points to head into the town centre - we recommend continuing until you pass Bramcote on your left, then move into the right hand lane. When the Nurseryman Pub is on your right hand side, turn right at the traffic lights. Should you miss this turn around and head back again using the large roundabout where The Priory Pub is a useful landmark [this roundabout is known as the Priory Island].
From the North - Follow the M1 to junction 25 and join the A52 eastbound, which circles around the north of Beeston. Follow directions above. Alternatively, exit the M1 at junction 26 and follow the ring road heading south to Wollaton. Then, follow signs to Beeston.
From the east of Nottingham - The A52 forms part of Nottingham's ring road. Follow this around the edge of Nottingham until you see signs for Beeston. You can either enter Beeston via University Boulevard, or if you miss this turn, take a left turn at the next junction and you will reach The Priory roundabout referred to above.
From the centre of Nottingham - the easiest way to find Beeston is to follow the signs for the A52 to Derby. This will eventually bring you to The Priory and Nurseryman pub [landmarks referred to above]. Alternatively, from Nottingham Station you can head towards the Riverside Retail Park, continuing past the retail park to the roundabout. Turn right, proceed up the slip road onto the A52 back towards Nottingham for one junction, then turn left down University Boulevard.
From Derby [the west] - The A52 links Derby and Beeston. Follow this road, which circles around the north of Beeston.
How To Get To Beeston By Rail
Beeston has a mainline railway station, which is served by both Midland Mainline and Central Train services.
Midland Mainline trains run hourly on Monday to Friday through most of the day, from London St Pancras as far as Nottingham or Sheffield.
Central Trains run regularly from Cardiff and Derby to Nottingham or Skegness.
To get to Station Road, which runs directly into Beeston town centre, simply head up the steps from either platform [there are only two platforms at Beeston Station].
If you turn left at the top of the steps and walk for around 8-10 minutes, you will find yourself in the centre of Beeston. On the way to you should find the pictures on this page provide good points of reference [try printing this page before you travel].
Alternatively, turning right at the top of the steps leading up from the platform will take you to Beeston Rylands [a residential part of town] and to the canal, Beeston Lock and Beeston Marina.
How To Get To Beeston By Bus
National Express coaches do not stop in Beeston. However, if you are travelling to the Nottingham area by coach, there are regular connections into Beeston from Nottingham's Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Travelling Around Beeston
As Beeston is a fairly small town, all parts of town are within walking distance. However, the most practical way to navigate areas slightly further afield is by bus.
Local Bus Services
Beeston Bus Station is located off Station Road in the centre of town. The main bus services available from Beeston Bus Station are:
- Rainbow 5 - runs between Loughborough and Nottingham, or Derby and Nottingham, via Nottingham University.
- N5 - useful on a Friday or Saturday night, from Friar Lane in Nottingham every half hour into the small hours.
- 36 - runs between Chilwell and Nottingham (Victoria Centre) via Beeston, Nottingham University and the Queens Medical Centre.
- 13 - runs between Beeston and Nottignham (Broad Marsh Bus Station) via University and Castle Boulevards.
- 14 - runs between Chilwell, Beeston and Nottingham (Broad Marsh) via University and Castle Boulevards.
- 51 - runs between Beeston and the western suburbs of Wollaton, Bilborough, Beechdale and Bulwell before continuing to Arnold.
- 193 - runs from Beeston to Nottingham through Bramcote, Wollaton and Ilkeston Road.
- Night Rider 98 operates through the night, every night, between the City and Beeston.
All services except the N5 and Night Rider cost about £1.40 for a single trip and correct change is required [although the Rainbow 5 bus drivers will give change]. The cost from Nottingham to Beeston on the N5 [Friday and Saturday nights late bus] is £3.00 per person.
How To Get To Beeston By Air
Nottingham East Midlands Airport is 13 miles from Beeston. Rainbow 5 and Skylink buses run regularly between the airport and Beeston, the journey taking approximately 50 minutes.
Beeston Transport Information Correct At Time Of Publishing
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