The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Nottingham station (NOT) for London Stansted 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 152 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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 train and coach for Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 152 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 18:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Thursday 26 February | |||||
![]() | 12:05 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h40 | 15:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h50 | 19:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:15 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h55 | 21:10 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport by train or coach
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Why should you book Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Kinchbus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Kinchbus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 152 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 152 km |
Average bus duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 20:35 |
Bus providers: National Express, Kinchbus, FlixBus from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Kinchbus, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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