Remembrance Day Parades 2025: Bus Service Changes on Sunday 9 November
Temporary route adjustments will affect some bus services on Remembrance Sunday, 9 November 2025. The parades notified to NCT include the following, though others may cause brief disruptions.
Two-Minute Silence Observance
At 11:00 AM on Sunday 9 November and Tuesday 11 November, bus drivers will observe the two-minute silence. Where it is safe, drivers will park their buses and switch off engines. The company encourages passengers to join in this national moment of remembrance.
Free Travel for Serving Personnel and Veterans
NCT offers free rides from 8 to 11 November 2025 for all serving personnel, cadets, and veterans. Passengers must show valid ID or wear their uniform when boarding.
Road Closures and Bus Diversions
- Nottingham Road, Church Drive, and Sir John Robinson Way will be closed from 09:00 to 12:00 on Sunday, 9 November.
- Lilac 25 and Lime 58 routes will be diverted during this period, skipping the following stops:
- Charles Street
- Sainsbury’s
- Portland Street
- Daybrook Square
- Thackeray’s Lane
- Calstock Road
Calverton Parade Impact
Sky Blue 61 service will be affected between 09:00 and 12:00 on Sunday 9 November due to a parade in Calverton. The following stops will not be served:
- St Wilfrid’s Square
- St Wilfrid’s Church
- Oakland Grove
East Leake Road Closure
Main Street in East Leake will close from 10:30 to 11:45 on the same Sunday. South Notts 1 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: On Remembrance Sunday 2025, bus routes will experience temporary diversions and closures, with free travel offered to serving personnel, all aligning to honor the two-minute silence nationwide.