The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham 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 to London Stansted Airport will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
NX450 · NXA8
NX450 · NXA6
NX450 · NXA6
NX450 · NXA6
NX450 · NXA6
NX230 · NX777
NX230 · NX777
NX230 · NX777
NX450 · NXA6
NX240 · NX777Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham 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 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 152 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 18:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 23:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX737 | On time 22:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h45 | 04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 14 February | |||||
NX230 · NX777 | Delayed 08:15 00:45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h50 | 04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX777 | Delayed 08:15 03:15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h00 | 07:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA6 | Delayed 08:20 03:50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h30 | 10:50 10:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX777 | Delayed 08:15 05:05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 09:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA6 | Delayed 08:20 06:35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 11:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX777 | On time 08:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 11:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 08:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h00 | 13:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX777 | On time 09:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h20 | 14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX451 · NX737 | 10:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h10 | 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 11:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 16:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX737 | On time 12:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h30 | 17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 14:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h20 | 18:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX150 · NX777 | On time 15:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 19:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 16:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 21:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 18:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 23:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX450 · NXA8 | On time 20:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h10 | 02:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX737 | On time 22:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h45 | 04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:45, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 152 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 152 km |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 02:45 |
Last bus 20:35 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Nottingham to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to London Stansted Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nottingham to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London Stansted 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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