Nottingham City Transport Steps in to Replace CT4N Service 18 to Beeston Rylands and Stapleford
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Following the announcement that CT4N has ceased trading, Nottingham City Transport will step in and replace their 18 service between Nottingham, QMC, Beeston Rylands, Beeston, Bramcote and Stapleford from Monday 17th August 2026.
An hourly service on the core 18 route will operate for the first two weeks, with the full 18, 18A, 18B and 18X timetable commencing on Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Nottingham City Transport is reviewing options to replace other services currently provided by CT4N.
The 18 will be covered by NCT’s range of tickets and passes, including Easyrider and Easyrider Further passes. Concessionary and Robin Hood tickets and passes will also continue to be accepted in line with existing scheme rules.
David Conway, Head of Operations at NCT said, “We are sorry to hear about the closure of CT4N, who have provided important community links for many years. We look forward to welcoming customers on the 18 to the NCT network from Monday, ensuring there is no gap in service on this core route, and expanding it to provide the full 18 group of services at the start of September.”
Timetable and Route Map:
You can view the timetable and route map for the first two weeks below:
- Temporary timetable for 17th August 2026 to 29th August 2026
- Route map for 17th August 2026 to 29th August 2026
Fares and Tickets:
NCT is part of the National Fare Cap scheme, which means the maximum single fare is £3.
We accept cash (exact fare, no change given) and contactless payments and you can buy tickets through the NCTX Buses app too. Concessionary passes are accepted as well – after 09:30 weekdays and all day at the weekends.
Robin Hood passes and day tickets are valid between City and Bramcote, Chapel Street.
If you make more than one journey in a day, buying an all day ticket or our Easyrider or Easyrider Further season ticket offers travel at discounted rates.
| Adult | Under 22 / Student | Under 19 | Group | |
| CityRider - all day travel on the 18 between City and Bramcote, Chapel Street and all NCT bus services in the City Zone | £5.70 | £4.70* | £3.70 | £10 |
| Network Rider – all day travel on the full 18 route and all NCT bus services | £8 | £7* | £6 | £15 |
* With valid proof of age or student ID through the NCTX Buses app only
The following season tickets are available on our Easyrider cards and the NCTX Buses app for journeys that start or finish between City and Bramcote, Chapel Street.
| Adult | Under 22 / Student* | Under 19* | |
| Week | £26 | £21.60 | £16 |
| Month | £82 | £69.15 | £45 |
| Year | £779 | £499 | £450 |
* With valid proof of age or student ID
The following season tickets are available on our Easyrider Further cards and the NCTX Buses app for journeys that start or finish between Bramcote, Chapel Street and Stapleford.
| Adult | Under 22 / Student* | Under 19* | |
| Week | £36 | £31.50 | £22.50 |
| Month | £115.20 | £100.80 | £72 |
| Year | £1152 | £1008 | £720 |
* With valid proof of age or student ID