Nottingham to Bristol bus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Bristol

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£26

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

6 h 29 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

194 km

Cheap tickets

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 £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.

Fast coaches

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 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 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.

FlixBus
11:457h25
Nottingham
19:10Bristol
£151One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
13:507h10
Nottingham
21:00Bristol
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
06:109h25
Nottingham
15:35Bristol
£301One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
02:208h30
Nottingham
10:50Bristol
£331One-way
0 changes
Megabus
09:503h50
Nottingham
13:40Bristol
£351One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach 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 £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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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£74

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7h 23m

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3h 37m

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3h 7m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Bristol

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Buses from Nottingham to Bristol run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 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.
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Distance
193 km
Average bus duration
7h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
2
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
5h 10m
First bus
02:20
Last bus
21:15
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.
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Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Nottingham to Bristol

For as little as £4 you can travel by coach from Nottingham to Bristol with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Nottingham to Bristol, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

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

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Bristol

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The major coach station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St for your trip from Nottingham to Bristol.
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The major coach station for arrivals in Bristol is Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) for your trip to Bristol from Nottingham.
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