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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Longford

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Sept

Cheapest price on 23 Sept

£13

Average ticket price on 23 Sept

£24

Fastest journey on 23 Sept

2 h 45 m

Average journey duration on 23 Sept

3 h 28 m

Buses on 23 Sept

47

Distance

171 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Longford will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.

Fast coaches

On Wed 23 Sept, we found 47 buses from Nottingham to Longford, including 46 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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
    4:204h20
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    8:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:154h20
    Nottingham, University of Nottingham
    6:35London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    16:303h45
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    20:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:254h15
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    7:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:104h40
    Nottingham, University of Nottingham
    9:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Longford

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £106.

Distance: 171 km

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Driving

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

£106

Average Price

£91

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 22m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Longford is a coach with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Longford:

A coach is £84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Longford costing on average £106.

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Longford including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £69. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Nottingham to Longford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Longford coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBus23:30 Nottingham
4h05
3:35 Longford0 changesdirect
Wednesday 23 September
National ExpressNX2300:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h55
4:40 Longford0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX4671:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h25
4:35 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
3h55
5:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h15
5:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2301:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h10
5:40 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h40
5:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h00
5:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h20
6:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:15 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h00
6:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h45
6:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h05
6:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2402:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h50
6:25 Longford0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2303:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h10
7:10 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:10 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h30
7:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:10 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h10
7:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h15
7:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h55
7:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
2h45
6:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h20
8:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h40
9:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2304:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h25
9:10 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:10 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h40
9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:10 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h20
9:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h05
9:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h25
9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2306:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h25
10:40 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h40
12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h20
12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2308:15 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h05
12:20 Longford0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX2409:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h05
13:10 Longford0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23010:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h10
14:30 Longford0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23012:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h25
16:30 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h45
16:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h05
16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23012:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h25
17:10 Longford0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23013:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h25
18:10 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h55
18:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h15
18:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX23015:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h15
19:50 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h45
20:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
4h05
20:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX450 · NX03520:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
5h00
1:35 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX23022:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
3h55
2:40 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h20
3:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham
4h00
3:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from Nottingham to Longford.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Longford

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Buses from Nottingham to Longford run on average 49 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.

There are 40 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 171 km distance in 2h 45m.

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
171 km
Average bus duration
4h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
49
Direct buses
40
Fastest bus
2h 45m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:45
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
28 days
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: FlixBus, National Express from Nottingham to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Longford with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £11. 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 FlixBus Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£11
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 National Express Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest National Express Price
£13
National Express frequency
26 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.

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Things to do in Longford

Discover the best of Longford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Longford trip today.

  • Recommended

Longford County Museum

County museum with local history displays, artefacts and changing exhibitions that introduce Longford’s people and heritage.

The Mall Gallery

Small gallery and arts space presenting contemporary exhibitions, events and community-focused creative work in the town centre.

Backstage Theatre Gallery

Cultural centre with exhibition spaces and visual arts programming, useful for seeing current local and regional creative work.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: chain hotels near Heathrow raise stays, but casual dining and local transport are fairly typical for Greater London.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Nottingham to Longford coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Longford 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 Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Nottingham to Longford can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Nottingham to Longford is £22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Nottingham to Longford is 2h 45m to travel the 171 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Nottingham to Longford leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Nottingham to Longford leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 40 direct coaches a day from Nottingham to Longford with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Nottingham to Longford, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Longford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Nottingham and Longford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Nottingham , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, University of Nottingham . When arriving in Longford , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, located 0 away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a coach from Nottingham to Longford is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Longford including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Nottingham to Longford:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Nottingham to Longford for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Nottingham to Longford depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Nottingham to Longford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Nottingham to Longford:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Nottingham to Longford:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Nottingham to Longford. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Nottingham to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Nottingham to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Nottingham to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Longford

Most Nottingham to Longford buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Longford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Nottingham
Arrival bus stations in Longford

Which Nottingham station do buses to Longford leave from?

Buses from Nottingham to Longford leave from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station. The station is 1 km from Nottingham city centre at Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EH, United Kingdom.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus StationCanal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EH, United KingdomWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station from Nottingham city centre

BusLc9 · 4m · £2 · every ~1 min

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.

Nottingham, University of NottinghamParkingATMWCBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Nottingham, University of Nottingham from Nottingham city centre

BusSn · 6m · £4 · every ~12 min
18a · 11m · every ~1 min
Igo · 13m · £4 · every ~24 min
36U, 34C · 19m · every ~4 min
TramTram · 14m · £4 · every ~29 min
Tram · 16m · £4 · every ~29 min

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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