London Luton Airport to Nottingham bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Luton Airport to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for Feb 24

Cheapest price

€26

Average price

€31

Fastest journey

2 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 46 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

130 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Nottingham on Tue, Feb 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Feb 24 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .

On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.

National Express
03:30AM6h45
London Luton Airport
10:15AMNottingham
261One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:30AM5h45
London Luton Airport
10:15AMNottingham
261One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:00PM2h55
London Luton Airport
11:55PMNottingham
341One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:55AM3h40
London Luton Airport
06:35AMNottingham
381One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 130 km

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Train

€28

Average price

Cheapest

€55

Average price

3h 33m

Average total duration

3h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 36m

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30m

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Live departures

London Luton Airport to Nottingham bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Nottingham buses for today, Monday, February 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 8:40 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express9:00 PM London Luton Airport
2h55
11:55 PM Nottingham0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, February 24
national_express2:55 AM London Luton Airport
3h40
6:35 AM Nottingham0 transfersDirect
national_express3:30 AM London Luton Airport
6h45
10:15 AM Nottingham0 transfersDirect
national_express4:30 AM London Luton Airport
5h45
10:15 AM Nottingham0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Nottingham

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Buses from London Luton Airport to Nottingham run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.

There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 130 km distance in 2h 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
130 km
Average bus duration
3h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
€17
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
14
Fastest bus
2h 55m
First bus
01:35
Last bus
21:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from London Luton Airport to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Nottingham with National Express for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
€17
National Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from London Luton Airport to Nottingham

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Nottingham by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Luton Airport to Nottingham can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Luton Airport to Nottingham is €28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham is 2h 55m to travel the 130 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham leaves at 1:35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham leaves at 9:00 PM.
Yes, there are 14 direct coaches a day from London Luton Airport to Nottingham with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Nottingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Luton Airport and Nottingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Nottingham from London Luton Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Luton Airport and Nottingham including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Luton Airport to Nottingham with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from London Luton Airport to Nottingham

London
Nottingham
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Canal Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station)
  • Coffee Corner (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
  • Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14)
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Amenities at bus station
ParkingParking
ATMATM
WCWC
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