The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Nottingham
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
49
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London 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 to Nottingham will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 49 buses that leave London for Nottingham on Sat, Nov 15, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
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Compare train and bus for London to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 175 km
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
London to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Nottingham buses for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 1:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX465 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h36 | 3:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:25 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 8:00 PM 7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 8:35 PM 8:35 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 9:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 9:25 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07126 · EM784100 | On time 8:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h06 | 11:11 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 10:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y07129 · EM784000 | On time 8:35 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h07 | 11:42 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
Y07131 · EM783900 | On time 9:05 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3h06 | 12:11 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | Delayed 8:00 PM 11:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:35 PM 8:35 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 2:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 2:40 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 8:00 PM 12:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:35 PM 8:35 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 2:40 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 2:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 3:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 8:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:35 PM 8:35 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 3:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 5:35 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 5:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 8:00 PM 2:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:35 PM 8:35 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 5:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 5:35 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 8:00 PM 3:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:35 PM 8:35 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 7:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 6:50 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 6:50 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 7:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX451 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 7:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 7:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 8:00 PM 5:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 8:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 9:05 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 9:05 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 9:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 8:00 PM 6:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 9:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 9:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | On time 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:10 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | On time 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 12:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 12:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 1:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 12:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:00 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | On time 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 2:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Nottingham
Buses from London to Nottingham run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 175 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses from London to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between London to Nottingham with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Golders Green Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. When arriving in Nottingham, you can end your trip in coach stations like Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14), Nottingham, University of Nottingham and Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, located 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Nottingham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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