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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to East Midlands Airport
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 44 m
Buses on 23 Sept
25
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to East Midlands Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to East Midlands Airport will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 25 buses from London to East Midlands Airport, including 25 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
FlixBus16:003h25London, Victoria Coach Station19:25Derby, Bus Station£71One-way0 changes- FlixBus14:304h15London, Victoria Coach Station18:45Derby, Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:103h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)18:45Derby, Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus16:303h35London, Victoria Coach Station20:05Derby, Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus16:402h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)19:25Derby, Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:252h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:05Derby, Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
- FlixBus9:052h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:45Derby, Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
- FlixBus16:402h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)19:25Derby, Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:202h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)20:05Derby, Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus20:352h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)23:25Loughborough, The Rushes£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to East Midlands Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to East Midlands Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 168 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to East Midlands Airport:
A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to East Midlands Airport costing on average £70.
Other travel options to East Midlands Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 58m 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.
Live departures
London to East Midlands Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to East Midlands Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:30 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 1:30 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 2:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h31 | 3:30 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 11:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 11:45 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 14:20 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h10 | 14:20 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 16:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h20 | 16:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 18:05 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 18:45 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h35 | 18:45 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 18:05 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 19:25 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 20:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 19:25 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 20:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h05 | 0:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 23:25 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h30 | 0:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 23:25 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to East Midlands Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to East Midlands Airport run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 49 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 22:59. The fastest coach covers the 168 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 168 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 5:30 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from London to East Midlands AirportYou can travel by bus between London to East Midlands Airport with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to East Midlands Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to East Midlands Airport 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 East Midlands Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 and East Midlands Airport
Most London to East Midlands Airport buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and East Midlands Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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