The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to London
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to London will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 50 buses that leave Nottingham for London every day 48 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 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 train and coach for Nottingham to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 175 km
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Nottingham to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX230 · NXA30 | 22:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h00 | 04:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
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NX230 · NX466 | 00:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h05 | 05:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX465 | 02:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 06:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 05:10 03:35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 08:50 08:50London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 05:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h40 | 08:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 09:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h40 | 08:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 09:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h45 | 09:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h30 | 09:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h05 | 09:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 07:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h50 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 10:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 10:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 08:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
NX451 | 10:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 14:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h45 | 14:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 11:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h05 | 14:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h30 | 14:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
NX450 | On time 12:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
NX450 | On time 14:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h40 | 18:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h05 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h30 | 18:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 | On time 16:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 19:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 20:05 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 | |
NX450 | On time 18:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 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 | |
NX450 | On time 20:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h10 | 23:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to London
Buses from Nottingham to London run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 32 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 175 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Nottingham to LondonYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to London with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Nottingham to London
National Express offers 13 buses From Nottingham To London each day, with the first leaving at 3:00 a.m., and the last at 7:45 p.m. Travel time for the 108-mile journey ranges from 3 hours and 5 minutes to 4 hours and 20 minutes with coaches stopping at Leicester, Milton Keynes Coachway, and other spots in London.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Nottingham to London?
Departure Station: Buses from Nottingham to London set off from Broadmarsh Bus Station located on Canal Street right next to Broadmarsh Shopping Centre in the city centre. Travellers can get to the station on local buses operated by Trent Barton, by tram, or by train to Nottingham Railway Station located around 250 metres away.
Arrival Station: Buses from Nottingham to London terminate at London's Victoria Coach Station. As the largest transport hub in the capital, it offers convenient onward transport via local buses which stop out front or at the nearby bus station, or by Underground from nearby Victoria Train Station which is served by the District, Circle and Victoria lines.
FAQs: Nottingham to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

When departing from Nottingham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14) and Nottingham, University of Nottingham. When arriving in London, you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Golders Green Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London
- 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
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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