The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Longford
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
171 km
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 £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Nottingham for Longford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 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 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 prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Longford coaches for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 00:45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h55 | 17:10 17:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 02:00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h50 | 17:10 17:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 03:15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h55 | 17:10 17:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 · NX030 | Delayed 20:35 03:50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 16:50 16:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 05:05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h05 | 17:10 17:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 06:35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h05 | 17:10 17:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 08:15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h05 | 17:10 17:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 09:10Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h10 | 17:10 17:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 · NX035 | Delayed 20:35 11:15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h05 | 16:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 12:25Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h15 | 17:10 17:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 12:55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h15 | 17:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 13:55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h05 | 18:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 21:30 15:50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h00 | 19:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 · NX403 | Delayed 20:35 16:15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h55 | 23:10 23:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h50 | 20:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h10 | 20:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 · NX035 | Delayed 20:35 17:30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h40 | 22:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX450 · NX032 | Delayed 20:35 17:30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h40 | 22:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX450 · NX032 | Delayed 20:35 18:50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX450 · NX035 | Delayed 20:35 18:50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX450 · NX035 | On time 20:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h30 | 01:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX450 · NX032 | On time 20:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h30 | 01:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX230 | On time 22:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h55 | 02:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 4h05 | 03:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 4h25 | 03:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h10 | 03:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h50 | 03:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 9 November | |||||
![]() | 02:05 Nottingham | 4h30 | 06:35 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:10 Nottingham | 4h40 | 08:50 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:20 Nottingham | 4h40 | 09:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Longford
Buses from Nottingham to Longford run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 171 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 171 km |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Nottingham to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Longford with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

When departing from Nottingham, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and Nottingham, University of Nottingham. When arriving in Longford, you can end your route in coach stations like London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Longford
- 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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