Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 to Nottingham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 39 buses that leave London for Nottingham every day 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 175 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.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
3h 39m average duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m average duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 19:50 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 16:30 16:30Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 07:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 16:30 16:30Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 08:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 16:30 16:30Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 16:30 16:30Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 13:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 13:40 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 11:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 16:30 16:30Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:10 London | 2h40 | 13:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:10 London | 2h30 | 13:40 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 14:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 12:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 16:30 16:30Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:10 London | 2h40 | 14:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 13:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 17:20 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 17:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 14:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 18:15 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 18:05 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 London | 2h55 | 18:05 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 London | 2h40 | 17:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 18:55 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 18:55 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 London | 2h45 | 18:55 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 16:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 20:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 17:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 20:40 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 19:50 19:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 22:10 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 21:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 22:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 London | 2h30 | 22:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 London | 2h20 | 21:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 23:15 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 23:25 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 00:10 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 London | 2h25 | 23:25 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 00:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:30 London | 2h40 | 00:10 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 01:30 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h51 | 02:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
Tuesday 13 May | |||||
![]() | 05:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 08:40 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 08:25 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 07:50 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 09:15 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:05 London | 2h35 | 08:40 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:05 London | 2h20 | 08:25 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 09:45 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:05 London | 2h40 | 09:45 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 07:50 07:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:45 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 12:20 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 14:40 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 16:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 18:15 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 19:45 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 21:15 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 23:10 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 01:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 38 |
Bus providers 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets between London and Nottingham from £4 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Nottingham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
National Express from London to Nottingham coach information:
Buses offer a fast and easy way to get from London to Nottingham with National Express operating 10 services each day. The first leaves at 8:30 a.m. and the last at 11:30 p.m. Travel time ranges from 2 hours and 59 minutes to 3 hours and 50 minutes for the 109-mile journey. All services are direct and stop at Milton Keynes Coachway, with a few also calling at Leicester.
Departure Station: Buses from London to Nottingham depart from Victoria Coach Station which is easily accessible by bus or tube. The bus routes 22, 211, 239, C1 and N11 stop right outside the coach station, and nearby Victoria Bus Station is a hub for TfL services. Tube trains run on the Victoria, District, and Circle lines to nearby Victoria Train Station.
Arrival Station: Buses from London arrive at Broadmarsh Bus Station. Located on Canal Street next to the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, it is around 250 metres from the train station. Passengers can travel onward on local buses operated by Trent Barton.
Nottingham is a city with historic attractions, a vibrant nightlife and beautiful countryside on its doorstep. Explore the City of Caves, an underground network of cellars and tunnels and wander through the narrow shopping streets around the castle. Shop for traditional lace in the Lace Quarter and look for signs of Robin Hood. His legendary home, Sherwood Forest, is easily visited by bus from the city centre.
Buses from London to Nottingham will tend to terminate at Broadmarsh bus station, just 250 metres away from Nottingham train station. Nottingham has two bus stations, Broadmarsh bus station and Victoria bus station - both are a short walk from the city centre. Buses and trams operated by NCT, Trent Barton and Stagecoach provide frequent services to the university, all areas of the city and surrounding towns and villages. A bus service also runs hourly throughout the night. There are taxi ranks close to both bus stations.
When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Golders Green Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. When arriving in Nottingham, you can end your route in coach stations like Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14), Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) and Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, located 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre.
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