The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
48
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 £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 48 buses that leave London for Nottingham every day 48 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 24 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 25 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.
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Compare train and coach for London to Nottingham
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 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 175 km
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Nottingham coaches for today, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX450 | On time 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 17:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 17:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 17:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 17:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h00 | 17:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 18:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 18:50 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 19:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 18:50 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 19:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX451 | On time 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 20:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 19:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 19:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 21:05 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 21:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 21:05 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 21:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 21:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 21:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 21:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 22:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 22:55 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 23:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 23:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 22:55 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 00:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 00:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 01:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 00:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 01:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 01:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 09:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 09:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 09:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 09:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 10:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 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 | 13:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 15:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Nottingham
Buses from London to Nottingham run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 38 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 175 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses from London to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between London to Nottingham with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Nottingham
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Nottingham
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.
Getting into Nottingham by Bus
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.
FAQs: London to Nottingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Nottingham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 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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