The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 17 buses that leave Nottingham for London Luton Airport every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
NX450 · NXA117:005h25Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station22:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£251One-way1 change
NX450 · NXA215:455h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station21:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£251One-way1 change
NX450 · NXA218:155h15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station23:30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£251One-way1 change
NX2402:352h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£301One-way0 changes
NX2409:053h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£301One-way0 changes
NX2402:352h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£301One-way0 changes
NX23022:453h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station1:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£321One-way0 changes
NX2303:003h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station6:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£321One-way0 changes
NX2301:303h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:30Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£361One-way0 changes
NX2409:053h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station£301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 130 km
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Luton Airport coaches for tomorrow, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 0:45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 8:25 8:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 1:30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 8:25 8:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 2:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h55 | 5:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 3:00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 8:25 8:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 4:45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 8:25 8:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 6:15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 9:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 8:15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 | 9:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 10:20Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 13:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 12:05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 15:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 12:45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 16:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 13:55 13:45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h30 | 17:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | On time 15:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 18:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 · NXA2 | Delayed 17:15 15:45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h50 | 21:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA1 | Delayed 17:15 17:00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h25 | 22:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA2 | On time 18:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h15 | 23:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX230 | On time 22:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 1:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to London Luton Airport
Buses from Nottingham to London Luton Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 1:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express from Nottingham to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nottingham to London Luton Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to London Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London Luton Airport
Most Nottingham to London Luton Airport buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and London Luton Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Nottingham, University of Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, University of Nottingham bus station facilities and services
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
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