Remembrance Day Parades 2025: Bus Service Changes on Sunday 9 November
Temporary route adjustments will affect several bus services on Remembrance Sunday, 9th November 2025. While the parades NCT has been informed of are listed, other brief disruptions may occur.
Observance of Two Minutes Silence
At 11am on Sunday 9th and Tuesday 11th November, bus drivers will pause to observe the two-minute silence. Where it is safe, they will park their buses and switch off engines. The company invites passengers to join in this national act of remembrance.
Free Travel for Serving Personnel and Veterans
NCT will provide free travel from 8th to 11th November inclusive for all serving personnel, cadets, and veterans. Passengers must show valid ID or be in uniform when boarding.
Road Closures and Service Diversions on 9 November
- Nottingham Road, Church Drive, and Sir John Robinson Way will be closed between 09:00 and 12:00.
- Lilac 25 and Lime 58 buses will be diverted, skipping the following stops:
- Charles Street
- Sainsbury’s
- Portland Street
- Daybrook Square
- Thackeray’s Lane
- Calstock Road
- Buses will serve all stops along their diversion routes.
Calverton Parade Impact
The Sky Blue 61 route will be affected by a parade in Calverton from 09:00 to 12:00 on 9th November. The following stops will be temporarily missed:
- St Wilfrid’s Square
- St Wilfrid’s Church
- Oakland Grove
East Leake Road Closure
Main Street in East Leake will be closed between 10:30 and 11:45 on 9th November. The South Notts 1 service will be diverted via Main Street, Castle Hill, and Loughborough Road.
"NCT invites you to join them in national remembrance as drivers observe the two minutes silence by parking their buses and turning off engines where safe."
Author’s summary: On Remembrance Sunday 2025, multiple bus routes will face temporary closures and diversions across the county, with free travel offered to service members and respectful observance of the two minutes silence.