The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Bristol
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Bristol will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 buses that leave Nottingham for Bristol every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 194 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 £11, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 194 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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
Nottingham to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Bristol coaches for today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:20 Nottingham | 7h15 | 21:35 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Nottingham | 6h15 | 21:15 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:10 Nottingham | 6h25 | 23:35 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:10 Nottingham | 8h55 | 03:05 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:25 Nottingham | 8h10 | 03:35 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:05 Nottingham | 7h45 | 10:50 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Bristol
Buses from Nottingham to Bristol run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 194 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 194 km |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Nottingham to BristolYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Bristol with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Nottingham to Bristol
There are direct and indirect buses from Nottingham to Bristol, operated by National Express. There are two direct daily services, leaving in early morning and early afternoon. Indirect options include a very early morning departure, two more morning buses and the final connection leaving in mid afternoon. These journeys require a change at Birmingham Coach Station. The fastest journey time is just over four hours, for the mid morning indirect service. Buses from Nottingham to Bristol depart from Nottingham Coach Station, located on the southern edge of the town centre, and arrive at Bristol Coach Station, on the north side of the city centre.
FAQs: Nottingham to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Bristol 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 Bristol, 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 Nottingham and Bristol
- 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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