Nottingham to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to London

Showing times and prices for 19 Nov

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
20:153h00
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
23:15London, Victoria Coach Station
£71One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
15:352h40
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
18:15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
£71One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
13:452h30
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
16:15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
£71One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
11:303h05
Nottingham, University of Nottingham
14:35London, Victoria Coach Station
£71One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
20:152h30
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
22:45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
£71One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

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

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£50

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3h 33m

Average total duration

3h 3m

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2h 30m

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2h 0m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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.

Last updated at 22:14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX230 · NXA3022:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
6h00
04:45 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
Wednesday 19 November
national_expressNX230 · NX46600:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
5h05
05:50 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX46502:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h35
06:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
Delayed
05:10 03:35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h15
08:50 08:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
05:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h40
08:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h15
09:25 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h40
08:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h20
09:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h45
09:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
2h30
09:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus06:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
3h05
09:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
07:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h50
10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus07:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h05
10:35 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus07:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h30
10:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
08:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h35
12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus08:50 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
3h20
12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus08:50 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
2h45
11:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h05
12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h30
11:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX45110:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h35
13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h20
14:35 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h45
14:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
11:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h35
14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
3h05
14:35 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
2h30
14:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h20
15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h40
14:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
12:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h35
16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus13:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
3h20
16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus13:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
2h45
16:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus13:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h30
16:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus13:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h05
16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
14:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h35
17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h40
18:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h15
18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
3h05
18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
2h30
18:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
16:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h35
19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus17:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h30
19:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus17:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h05
20:05 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus18:10 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
3h35
21:45 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus18:10 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
3h00
21:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
18:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h20
21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h00
23:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h30
22:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
2h50
23:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
2h20
22:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX450
On time
20:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h10
23:45 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h25
23:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h50
00:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Nottingham to London

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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.

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.
Price information
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
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.
Price information

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

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
£5
FlixBus frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
£10
National Express frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
£13
Megabus frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Nottingham to London can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Nottingham to London is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Nottingham to London coach travel time is 2 h 20 min   for the 109 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Nottingham to London leaves at 14: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Nottingham to London leaves at 22: 45.
Yes, there are 36 direct coaches a day from Nottingham to London with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the best Nottingham to London coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to London from Nottingham to compare what amenities they may offer.

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.

A trip to London from Nottingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Nottingham to London is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Nottingham to London including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Nottingham to London has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Nottingham to London.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Nottingham to London.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Nottingham to London.
    No, luggage for the coach from Nottingham to London needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Nottingham to London.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Nottingham to London.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Nottingham to London.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Nottingham to London.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London

    Nottingham
    London
    The major coach station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station for your trip from Nottingham to London.
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    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Canal Street
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
    • Fast Food Express (in the station)
    • Coffee Corner (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    • Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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    ATMATM
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    Bike ParkingBike Parking
    information
    Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14)
    information
    Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    information
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