The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Long Eaton
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
46
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Long Eaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Long Eaton will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 46 buses that leave London for Long Eaton every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 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 30 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.
FlixBus23:003h20London, Victoria Coach Station2:20Nottingham, University of Nottingham£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:302h55London, Victoria Coach Station9:25Nottingham, University of Nottingham£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:352h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:20Nottingham, University of Nottingham£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:052h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:303h20London, Victoria Coach Station15:50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:102h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)13:30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:052h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:25Nottingham, University of Nottingham£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:052h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)23:30Nottingham, University of Nottingham£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:102h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0:40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:202h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)15:50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Long Eaton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Long Eaton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 173 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Long Eaton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Long Eaton coaches for today, Wednesday 1 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:00 London | 2h59 | 22:59 Long Eaton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 2 July | |||||
FlixBus | 6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 9:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 9:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 10:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 12:20 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 12:20 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 13:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 13:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 13:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 13:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 14:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 14:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 14:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 14:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 15:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 16:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 16:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 15:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 16:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 16:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 19:35 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 19:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h15 | 19:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h00 | 19:35 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 20:25 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 20:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Long Eaton
Buses from London to Long Eaton run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 173 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 173 km |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus from London to Long EatonYou can travel by bus between London to Long Eaton with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus 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 Long Eaton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton, 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 and Long Eaton
Most London to Long Eaton buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Nottingham, University of Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Long Eaton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Long Eaton leave from?
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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