Harlow to Nottingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Harlow to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

5 h 5 m

Average duration

5 h 45 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

156 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Harlow to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Harlow to Nottingham will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Harlow for Nottingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.

National Express
21:256h25
Harlow
03:50Nottingham
£341One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:255h05
Harlow
21:30Nottingham
£351One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Harlow to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Harlow to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a coach costs an average of £33.

Distance: 156 km

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Train

£38

Average Price

£36

Average Price

Cheapest

6h 17m

Average total duration

5h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 51m

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Fastest

2h 21m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Harlow to Nottingham

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Buses from Harlow to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £26 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £26
Distance
156 km
Average bus duration
5h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
£33
Buses per day
7
Fastest bus
5h 5m
First bus
02:25
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £26

Bus providers: National Express from Harlow to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Harlow to Nottingham with National Express for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 0m
Cheapest Price
£32
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Harlow to Nottingham coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Harlow to Nottingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Harlow to Nottingham.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Harlow to Nottingham can start from as little as £35 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Harlow to Nottingham is £41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Harlow to Nottingham is on average 4 h 15 min   for the 97 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Harlow to Nottingham by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Harlow to Nottingham leaves at 01: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Harlow to Nottingham leaves at 23: 45.
There are 7 coaches a day from Harlow to Nottingham which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Harlow to Nottingham coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between Harlow and Nottingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to Nottingham from Harlow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Harlow to Nottingham by coach is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Nottingham from Harlow including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Harlow to Nottingham has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Harlow to Nottingham.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Harlow to Nottingham.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Harlow to Nottingham.
    No, luggage for the coach from Harlow to Nottingham needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Harlow to Nottingham.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Harlow to Nottingham.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Harlow to Nottingham.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Harlow to Nottingham.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Harlow and Nottingham

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    The major coach station for departures in Harlow is Harlow, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harlow, Bus Station for your trip from Harlow to Nottingham.
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