The cheapest and fastest coaches from Salisbury to Nottingham
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
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.
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.




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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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:45 Salisbury | 8h15 | 15:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:35 Salisbury | 8h15 | 16:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salisbury to Nottingham
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.
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 |
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
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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.

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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury and Nottingham
- 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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