- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 30 m
Buses on 23 Sept
42
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from East Midlands Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Midlands Airport to London will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 42 buses from East Midlands Airport to London, including 42 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from East Midlands Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 168 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price | £64 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Midlands Airport to London:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Midlands Airport to London costing on average £77.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £50. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for East Midlands Airport to London coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:25 East Midlands Airport | 2h50 | 23:15 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 East Midlands Airport | 3h00 | 23:30 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
FlixBus | 3:10 Derby, Bus Station | 3h45 | 6:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 Derby, Bus Station | 3h20 | 6:30 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 Derby, Bus Station | 3h20 | 7:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 Derby, Bus Station | 3h55 | 8:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 7:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 8:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 Derby, Bus Station | 4h00 | 10:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 Derby, Bus Station | 3h30 | 9:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Loughborough, The Rushes | 2h55 | 9:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h25 | 10:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h10 | 10:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h35 | 9:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Derby, Bus Station | 3h20 | 10:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Derby, Bus Station | 3h55 | 11:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 10:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 11:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Derby, Bus Station | 4h00 | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Derby, Bus Station | 3h30 | 12:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Loughborough, The Rushes | 3h25 | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Loughborough, The Rushes | 2h55 | 12:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Derby, Bus Station | 3h10 | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Derby, Bus Station | 2h35 | 13:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Derby, Bus Station | 2h40 | 13:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h05 | 14:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h30 | 13:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Derby, Bus Station | 3h10 | 14:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Derby, Bus Station | 3h55 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Derby, Bus Station | 3h20 | 19:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:10 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h30 | 18:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:10 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h00 | 19:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 19:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Derby, Bus Station | 3h55 | 21:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Derby, Bus Station | 3h20 | 21:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 21:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 21:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 Derby, Bus Station | 2h45 | 21:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 Derby, Bus Station | 3h15 | 22:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:50 Derby, Bus Station | 2h35 | 22:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:50 Derby, Bus Station | 3h05 | 22:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from East Midlands Airport to London run on average 57 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 57 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 168 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 168 km |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 57 |
Direct buses 57 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 4:20 |
Last bus 20:45 |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Charing Cross, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Midlands Airport to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most East Midlands Airport to London buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare East Midlands Airport and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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