The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Nottingham will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 3 buses that leave Stansted for Nottingham 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 152 km distance in an average of 7 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 25 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 Stansted to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted 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 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 152 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stansted to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Nottingham coaches for today, Wednesday 5 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:50 Stansted | 10h25 | 09:15 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 05:55 Stansted | 4h50 | 10:45 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:50 Stansted | 6h25 | 18:15 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Nottingham
Buses from Stansted to Nottingham run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 152 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 152 km |
Average bus duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Stansted 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: Stansted to Nottingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted 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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