Infamous late-night ‘vomit comet’ bus between Nottingham and Mansfield WILL return

A late-night bus route between Nottingham and Mansfield known as the ‘vomit comet’ has been reinstated. 

The Stagecoach-operated Pronto service between the two locations will now have a bus departing Nottingham’s Victoria Bus Station at 12.10am Monday to Friday. 

Up until recently, the last bus leaving Nottingham for Mansfield departed at 10.15pm, leaving those enjoying a night out in the city to find alternative travel arrangements back towards Mansfield. 

In previous years the late-night service became known as the ‘vomit comet’ due to its popularity among clubbers.

Sunday services will also be enhanced, meaning that the last bus leaves Nottingham at 10:15pm and Mansfield at 9:30pm.

Later departures will also be introduced from Chesterfield to Nottingham via Mansfield, with the last bus now leaving Chesterfield at 21:35 Monday to Friday.

The additional journeys have been made possible thanks to Nottinghamshire County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding and working in partnership with Stagecoach who operate the Pronto service.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “It’s fantastic to see the popular Pronto service adding additional trips to its schedule. 

“We are confident it will be a hit and will meet the demands of commuters, and those wanting to access leisure and entertainments facilities.

“It will also offer a boost to Mansfield and Nottingham’s evening economies as the later service will offer many a way to get out to catch a show, enjoy a meal or catch up with friends to name a few.

“For those who don’t usually catch the bus I’d encourage you to try it, as you’ll be saving money when it comes to paying to park. 

“You’re also helping to create a cleaner, greener environment. It will still only cost you £2 per single journey thanks to the Government’s fare price cap which is in place until 31 December 2024.”

The new Pronto timetable can be found here.