How to get to Nottingham from London

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Compare train and coach 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

Average Price

Cheapest

£49

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3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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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
07:052h20
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
09:25Nottingham, University of Nottingham
£91One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:052h20
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
09:25Nottingham, University of Nottingham
£91One-way
0 changes

Fastest

First Hull TrainsG08257+East Midlands TrainsY12651
08:571h49
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:46Nottingham station (NOT)
£481One-way
1 change

Other options

LNERC40974+East Midlands TrainsC51506
10:331h52
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:25Nottingham station (NOT)
£481One-way
1 change
East Midlands TrainsC51682
10:051h54
London St Pancras International (STP)
11:59Nottingham station (NOT)
£511One-way
0 changes
LNERC40971+East Midlands TrainsC51372
09:332h17
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:50Nottingham station (NOT)
£481One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus
08:052h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
10:30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
£141One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
07:052h35
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
09:40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
06:302h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:25Nottingham, University of Nottingham
£91One-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


cheap

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


fast

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 train and 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 £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 38 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 train and coach 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 Trains, LNER, First 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 Trains, 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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