How to get to Nottingham from London

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Compare coach and train for London to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £18.

Distance: 175 km

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Train

£12

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Cheapest

£48

Average Price

3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Nottingham

How to get to Nottingham from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:352h45
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    12:20Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    £61One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:303h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    13:30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayY12200
    9:351h34
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:09Nottingham station (NOT)
    £601One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayY12202
    10:051h45
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:50Nottingham station (NOT)
    £501One-way
    0 changes
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11884+East Midlands RailwayY12653
    9:331h51
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:24Nottingham station (NOT)
    £481One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayY12197
    9:051h47
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:52Nottingham station (NOT)
    £601One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:003h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:20Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:303h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    13:45Nottingham, University of Nottingham
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:102h20
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    13:30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes

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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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

£5.00

2:59 h

2 Weeks Before

flight

£18.50

1:49 h

1 Month Before



What is the best way to travel from London to Nottingham?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Nottingham


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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


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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


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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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FAQs: London to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Nottingham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Nottingham including taking a coach and train.
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 £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average £18.

The fastest way to travel from London to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 25m.

The London to Nottingham distance is approximately 175 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Nottingham is:
  • Around 39 coaches per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Nottingham as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Nottingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Nottingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses to go to Nottingham by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
  • 38 direct coaches per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leicester, Skegness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nottingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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