The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT)
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 2 m
Buses on 19 Sept
3
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 buses from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT), including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
1:353h15London Luton Airport4:50Nottingham station (NOT)£291One-way0 changes
8:152h55London Luton Airport11:10Nottingham station (NOT)£321One-way0 changes
18:302h55London Luton Airport21:25Nottingham station (NOT)£331One-way0 changes
8:152h55London Luton Airport11:10Nottingham station (NOT)£321One-way0 changes
18:302h55London Luton Airport21:25Nottingham station (NOT)£331One-way0 changes
1:353h15London Luton Airport4:50Nottingham station (NOT)£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 130 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT):
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) costing on average £54.
Other travel options to Nottingham station (NOT) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.10. The journey takes 3h 5m versus 1h 55m 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.
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.
Live departures
London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:55 London Luton Airport | 2h55 | 20:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:55 London Luton Airport | 2h55 | 21:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
![]() | 1:35 London Luton Airport | 3h15 | 4:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:15 London Luton Airport | 2h55 | 11:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT)
Buses from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 21:35 |
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Bus providers: National Express from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT)You can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Nottingham station (NOT) 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 station (NOT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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