How to get to Nottingham from London

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Travel Information to Nottingham from London

Distance109 miles
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range£6 - £29
Cheapest modeCoach • £6 • 2 h 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • £29 • 1 h 35 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express 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 National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from London to Nottingham.

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from London to Nottingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
£81One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:052h20
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
09:25Nottingham, University of Nottingham
£81One-way
0 changes

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsG03474
10:051h54
London St Pancras International (STP)
11:59Nottingham station (NOT)
£901One-way
0 changes

Other options

LNERW03328+East Midlands TrainsY07540
10:072h20
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:27Nottingham station (NOT)
£471One-way
1 change
LNERW03327+East Midlands TrainsY08083
09:032h13
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:16Nottingham station (NOT)
£481One-way
1 change
LNERW03328+East Midlands TrainsY08089
10:072h14
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:21Nottingham station (NOT)
£481One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus
08:052h25
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
10:30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
£131One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX450
09:303h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
£141One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
07:052h35
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
09:40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
£81One-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

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Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

£5.00

2:59 h

2 Weeks Before

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£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 from London to Nottingham including taking a train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from London to Nottingham is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £6 compared to other travel options to Nottingham:

A coach is £23 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average £29.

The quickest way to travel from London to Nottingham is by train, which takes on average 1 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.

The distance between London and Nottingham is around 109 miles.

The average frequency per day from London to Nottingham is:

  • 40 coaches a day.
  • 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Nottingham from London 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 when travelling from London to Nottingham:

  • Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from London to Nottingham depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
  • Most travellers take a train from London St Pancras International to Nottingham.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Nottingham:

  • You can go to Nottingham from London by coach with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or London Buses. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £6 with FlixBus from London to Nottingham on Omio.
  • You can take a train from London to Nottingham with East Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Cheap tickets can be found for £29 with LNER from London to Nottingham.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Nottingham with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct coach to Nottingham with National Express or FlixBus with 38 direct coaches per day.
  • You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Nottingham with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.

Direct services to Nottingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Nottingham? Many Omio customers who go from London to Nottingham usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Birmingham, Manchester, Skegness or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore Birmingham, Manchester, Skegness or Edinburgh from Nottingham, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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