How to get to Nottingham from London
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4.6Travel Information from London to Nottingham
 Distance | 109 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | £6 - £30 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £6 • 2 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £30 • 1 h 34 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or East Midlands Trains |
Take a train or coach to travel 109 miles between London and Nottingham. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus or East Midlands Trains among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from London to Nottingham.
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How to get to Nottingham from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Nottingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from London to Nottingham
London to Nottingham is a journey of roughly 175km, and covering the distance is most convenient by train or bus. Travelling by train is generally the quickest option, with direct rail services from London St Pancras station to Nottingham station taking just 01:40h. Travelling from London to Nottingham by bus takes roughly 3 hours in comparison.
Buses from London to Nottingham | Trains from London to Nottingham
London to Nottingham Travel Comparison
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£5.00 |
2:59 h |
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£18.50 |
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What is the best way to travel from London to Nottingham?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Nottingham
The cheapest way to travel from London to Nottingham is by coach. Bus services from London to Nottingham depart from London Victoria Bus Station and terminate in Nottingham Coach Station. Services are operated by National Express and direct services depart in about every hour and a half. The last service to depart for Nottingham leaves at approximately 11:30 p.m. Most services between the two cities are direct. The fastest service takes just under 3 hours, while other services nearly 3 and half hours.
Fastest way to travel from London to Nottingham
The fastest way to travel from London to Nottingham is by train. The journey by train takes roughly 1h40m. Direct services depart twice per hour and are operated by East Midlands Trains.
Most popular way to travel from London to Nottingham
The most popular way to get from London to Nottingham is on the train. Travel from London to Nottingham takes over an hour less than the bus and on average the costs are not much over £10 greater than the bus.
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Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Nottingham from London. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FAQs: London to Nottingham
There are 2 travel options from London to Nottingham. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Nottingham is a coach with an average price of £6.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Nottingham:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average £30.
The fastest way to get to Nottingham from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 34 min.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 25 min of travel time.
The distance between London and Nottingham is around 109 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Nottingham is:
- 1 coach per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Nottingham as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Nottingham:
- Coaches from London to Nottingham most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International and arrive in Nottingham.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Nottingham:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to Nottingham by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from London to Nottingham for £6 on Omio.
- East Midlands Trains, East Coast, First Hull Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Great Northern or east_midlands_trains can get you to Nottingham by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with East Coast from London to Nottingham for £30 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus with 1 direct coach per day.
- Direct train available with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains 24 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nottingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Nottingham from London.
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