Salisbury to Nottingham bus with National Express

Wed 17 Dec
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Salisbury to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 17 Dec

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

8 h 15 m

Average duration

8 h 15 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

214 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Salisbury to Nottingham will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Salisbury for Nottingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.

National Express
06:458h15
Salisbury
15:00Nottingham
£231One-way
0 changes
National Express
08:358h15
Salisbury
16:50Nottingham
£241One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Salisbury to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Nottingham 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 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £61.

Distance: 214 km

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Train

£28

Average Price

Cheapest

£109

Average Price

7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 38m

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30m

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Live departures

Salisbury to Nottingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Nottingham coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 14:57
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express06:45 Salisbury
8h15
15:00 Nottingham0 changesdirect
national_express08:35 Salisbury
8h15
16:50 Nottingham0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Salisbury to Nottingham

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Buses from Salisbury to Nottingham run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 05:42, the last at 19:59. The fastest coach covers the 214 km distance in 8h 15m.

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
214 km
Average bus duration
7h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
8h 15m
First bus
05:42
Last bus
19:59
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: National Express from Salisbury to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Salisbury to Nottingham with National Express for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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 Duration
8h 15m
Cheapest Price
£23
National Express frequency
1 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.

FAQs: Salisbury to Nottingham coach

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

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Salisbury to Nottingham can start from as little as £21 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Salisbury to Nottingham is £33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Salisbury to Nottingham coach time is 7 h 50 min   covering the 133 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Salisbury to Nottingham leaves at 08: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Salisbury to Nottingham leaves at 08: 40.
For the route from Salisbury to Nottingham you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Salisbury to Nottingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Salisbury, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Salisbury, Train Station, Salisbury, Salisbury, Millstream Coach Park and Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach). When arriving in Nottingham, you can end your trip in coach stations like Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Station Street (Ultralase), Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R), Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14) and Nottingham, University of Nottingham.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Salisbury, Train Station, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, located 0.5 miles (829 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Salisbury to Nottingham is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Nottingham from Salisbury including taking a train or coach.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury and Nottingham

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Nottingham
The major coach station for departures in Salisbury is Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach) for your trip from Salisbury to Nottingham.
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