London to Nottingham bus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 13 May

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
20:302h30
London
23:00Nottingham
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
17:102h45
London
19:55Nottingham
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:102h40
London
14:50Nottingham
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:102h30
London
14:40Nottingham
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
07:052h35
London
09:40Nottingham
£51One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

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 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.

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Train

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£60

Average Price

3h 39m

average duration

3h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 31m

average duration

Fastest

2h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Nottingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday 12 May
Last updated at 09:28
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
16:30 16:30Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 07:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
16:30 16:30Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 08:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
16:30 16:30Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h40
16:30 16:30Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
13:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
13:40 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 11:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h30
16:30 16:30Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 London
2h40
13:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 London
2h30
13:40 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
14:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 12:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h30
16:30 16:30Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:10 London
2h40
14:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 13:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h50
17:20 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
17:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 14:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h45
18:15 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
18:05 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:10 London
2h55
18:05 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:10 London
2h40
17:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX45115:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
18:55 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
18:55 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:10 London
2h45
18:55 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 16:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h30
20:00 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 17:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
20:40 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
19:50 19:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
22:10 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h50
21:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
22:00 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:30 London
2h30
22:00 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:30 London
2h20
21:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
23:15 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
23:25 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
00:10 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:00 London
2h25
23:25 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
00:00 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:30 London
2h40
00:10 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
01:30 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus22:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h51
02:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect
Tuesday 13 May
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
08:40 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
08:25 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
07:50 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
09:15 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:05 London
2h35
08:40 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:05 London
2h20
08:25 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
09:45 Nottingham0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus07:05 London
2h40
09:45 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
07:50 07:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
10:45 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
12:20 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h40
14:40 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h50
16:50 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h45
18:15 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
19:45 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
21:15 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
23:10 Nottingham
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
01:00 Nottingham
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Nottingham

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Buses from London to Nottingham run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus London to Nottingham

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:

  • Average Duration: 3 h
  • Cheapest Price: £7
  • National Express frequency: 13 a day

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

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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Nottingham

London
Nottingham
The major coach station for departures in London is London, North Greenwich Station (Stop F). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, North Greenwich Station (Stop F) for your trip from London to Nottingham.
London, North Greenwich Station (Stop F)
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Northway
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
  • Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Bassingbourn Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the coach station, with services operating 24/7.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
  • Bus: National Express, Airport Bus: Express Train: Stansted Express
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Northern Perimeter Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • The Crown Rivers (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station)
  • Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Airport Way
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • Burger King (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
  • Bus: 757, A1, 888 Train: Luton Airport Parkway
London, Golders Green StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
carConnection
Car connection
Golders Green Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Golders Green Station
  • Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Gatwick Airport South Terminal Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • Wagamama (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
  • Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
22 km
carConnection
Car connection
Great South West Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret A Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
information
The major coach station for arrivals in Nottingham is Nottingham, University of Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham, University of Nottingham for your trip to Nottingham from London.
Nottingham, University of NottinghamParkingATMWCBike Parking
Amenities at bus station
ParkingParking
ATMATM
WCWC
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Canal Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station)
  • Coffee Corner (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
  • Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
information
Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St
information
Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14)
information

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