The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Nottingham will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 1 buses that leave Norwich for Nottingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 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.
8:0510h30Norwich18:35Nottingham£131One-way0 changes
8:0510h30Norwich18:35Nottingham£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Norwich to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 169 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m 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
Norwich to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Nottingham coaches for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Norwich, Bus Station | 9h45 | 20:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Norwich, Bus Station | 9h30 | 20:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
EM792400 · C21589 | On time 11:53 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h39 | 15:32 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
EM791300 · C04455 | On time 12:45 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h47 | 16:32 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 9h40 | 22:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 8h40 | 21:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
EM788700 · C21592 | On time 13:53 Norwich station (NRW) | 3h42 | 17:35 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Norwich, Bus Station | 9h15 | 0:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Norwich, Bus Station | 8h59 | 23:59 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Monday 22 June | |||||
![]() | 8:05 Norwich | 10h30 | 18:35 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Nottingham
Buses from Norwich to Nottingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 2:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Norwich to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Nottingham with National Express for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Norwich to Nottingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Nottingham
- 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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