Remembrance Day Parades 2025: Bus Service Changes on Sunday 9 November
Temporary route adjustments will affect some bus services on Remembrance Sunday, 9th November 2025. The parades that NCT have been informed about are listed below, but additional brief disruptions may occur.
Two-Minute Silence Observance
At 11am on Sunday 9th and Tuesday 11th November, bus drivers will pause to observe the two-minute silence. Whenever possible and safe, buses will be parked with engines turned off. The company encourages passengers to join this national moment of remembrance.
Free Travel for Service Personnel
NCT is providing free travel for all serving personnel, cadets, and veterans from 8th to 11th November 2025 inclusive. Passengers should show appropriate identification or be in uniform to qualify.
Road Closures and Bus Diversions on 9th November
- Nottingham Road, Church Drive, and Sir John Robinson Way will be closed from 09:00 to 12:00. Lilac 25 and Lime 58 routes will be diverted accordingly.
- Stops not served during this period include Charles Street, Sainsbury’s, Portland Street, Daybrook Square, Thackeray’s Lane, and Calstock Road. However, buses will stop at all points along their diversion routes.
Calverton Parade
A parade in Calverton on 9th November will impact Sky Blue 61 services between 09:00 and 12:00.
- Stops not served: St Wilfrid’s Square, St Wilfrid’s Church, and Oakland Grove.
East Leake Road Closure
Main Street in East Leake will be closed between 10:30 and 11:45 on 9th November. South Notts 1 buses will be diverted via Main Street, Castle Hill, and Loughborough Road.
“At 11am (on Sunday 9th and Tuesday 11th), bus drivers will observe the 2 minutes silence and will, where safe to do so, park their buses and turn off their engines and the company invites you to join them in national remembrance.”
Author’s summary: Remembrance Day parades on 9th November 2025 will lead to bus route diversions and road closures, with NCT offering free travel to service members and observing a moment of silence.