The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
85
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 85 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Nottingham every day 63 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
FlixBus22:054h15London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 52:20Nottingham, University of Nottingham£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:253h55London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 32:20Nottingham, University of Nottingham£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:054h00London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 52:05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:253h40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 32:05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:104h05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 323:15Nottingham, University of Nottingham£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:553h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:20Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:253h34London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 323:59Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:503h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 315:25Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£191One-way0 changes
NX2307:303h40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:10Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£601One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:253h40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 32:05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 172 km
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham coaches for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 20:50 5:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h50 | 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX450 | Delayed 21:20 11:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h05 | 16:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h15 | 2:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 2:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h40 | 2:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 2:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX450 | On time 23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 9h56 | 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
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NX230 | 0:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h45 | 4:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 0:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h20 | 4:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA40 · NX450 | On time 4:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h50 | 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX450 | Delayed 17:30 4:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h05 | 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX450 | Delayed 5:10 4:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h05 | 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX444 · NX450 | On time 5:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h50 | 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX450 | On time 5:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h50 | 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX450 | Delayed 19:00 5:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h50 | 9:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 6:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h20 | 11:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 7:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h10 | 11:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 7:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h40 | 11:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 11:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 11:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 8:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h20 | 12:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 8:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 12:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 8:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h35 | 13:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 8:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h25 | 13:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h15 | 13:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h35 | 14:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h50 | 13:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 9:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h50 | 13:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX502 · NX450 | Delayed 15:40 9:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h30 | 16:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2 changes | |
NX202 · NX032 · NX450 | Delayed 15:40 9:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h30 | 16:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2 changes | |
NX230 | 10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h25 | 14:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h00 | 14:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX450 | On time 10:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h25 | 16:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX450 | On time 11:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h05 | 16:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX502 · NX450 | Delayed 16:30 11:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h05 | 16:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 15:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h35 | 15:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 11:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h45 | 16:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h55 | 17:05 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 1 change | |
NX230 | 12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h20 | 16:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h45 | 17:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h35 | 17:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 · NX450 | On time 13:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h35 | 18:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | 13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h05 | 17:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 14:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h30 | 19:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h05 | 19:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h05 | 20:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h50 | 20:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h45 | 20:25 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 1 change | |
NX240 | 15:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h25 | 20:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h15 | 20:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h25 | 20:25 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h45 | 20:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h30 | 20:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h45 | 20:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h50 | 21:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h30 | 21:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 17:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h20 | 21:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 21:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h40 | 22:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h25 | 22:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 18:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h20 | 22:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h05 | 22:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h20 | 22:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 22:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h10 | 23:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h25 | 23:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h05 | 23:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h50 | 23:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h35 | 23:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h50 | 0:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h25 | 23:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h30 | 0:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 23:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h10 | 0:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h54 | 23:59 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h50 | 0:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h34 | 23:59 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX504 · NX450 | On time 20:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h30 | 1:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX403 · NX450 | On time 20:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h30 | 1:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX025 · NX465 | On time 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h45 | 3:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2 changes | |
NX202 · NX030 · NX465 | On time 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h45 | 3:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2 changes | |
NX230 | 21:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h25 | 1:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 21:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h00 | 1:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX450 | On time 23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 10h30 | 10:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX450 | On time 23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 10h16 | 10:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham run on average 62 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 48 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 172 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 62 |
Direct buses 48 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London Heathrow Airport to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Nottingham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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