The cheapest and fastest coaches from Long Eaton to London
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
45
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Long Eaton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Long Eaton to London will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 45 buses that leave Long Eaton for London every day 34 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 27 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.
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Compare coach and train for Long Eaton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Long Eaton to London 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 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 173 km
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Long Eaton to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Long Eaton to London coaches for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h40 | 14:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX444 | 12:37 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h13 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX032 | On time 12:37 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h13 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 16:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 16:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 18:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h45 | 18:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h35 | 18:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h10 | 18:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h35 | 19:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 20:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | 17:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h10 | 20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 3h35 | 21:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 3h00 | 21:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 23:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 22:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h50 | 23:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h20 | 22:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h25 | 23:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h50 | 00:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX035 | On time 22:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h20 | 04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
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NX230 · NX466 | 00:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 5h20 | 05:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX403 | 01:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h05 | 07:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 01:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h05 | 07:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX403 | 02:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h50 | 09:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX032 | On time 04:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h20 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX403 | 04:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h20 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX032 | On time 06:00 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h20 | 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX502 | 06:00 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h20 | 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 06:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h40 | 08:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h25 | 09:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h50 | 09:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h10 | 09:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h35 | 09:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h40 | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX025 | On time 07:57 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 6h33 | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:50 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:50 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 11:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 11:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | 11:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h10 | 14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Long Eaton to London
Buses from Long Eaton to London run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 14 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 35m.
Distance 173 km |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Long Eaton to LondonYou can travel by bus between Long Eaton to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Long Eaton to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Long Eaton to London 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 London, 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 Long Eaton and London
- 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
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