The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Buses per day
4
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 £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 buses that leave Nottingham for London Luton Airport every day 4 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 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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 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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m 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 today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX230 | 12:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 15:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 12:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 16:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 13:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h30 | 17:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 15:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 18:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 22:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 01:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to London Luton Airport by coach or train
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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 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 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 2h 55m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
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 £15. 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London Luton Airport
- 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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