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Wollaton Hall, Natural History Museum & Deer Park
Elizabethan mansion housing Nottingham’s natural history collections, set in a large park famous for deer and film-location appeal.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Nottingham will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 13 buses that leave Birmingham for Nottingham on Mon, Jun 01, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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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NX133
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NX150Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Nottingham:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Nottingham costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Nottingham buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h50 | 8:50 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h05 | 9:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX150 | 11:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 1:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h10 | 2:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX152 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h15 | 4:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h50 | 5:05 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 4:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h20 | 6:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX150 | 6:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h05 | 8:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h10 | 12:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | On time 10:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 · NX230 | 1:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 4:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Nottingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Nottingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nottingham trip today.
Elizabethan mansion housing Nottingham’s natural history collections, set in a large park famous for deer and film-location appeal.
Major contemporary art gallery known for changing exhibitions, strong public programme, and striking modern architecture in the Lace Market.
Historic house museum best known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron, with period interiors, collections, and landscaped gardens.
Historic quarter of red-brick warehouses, creative businesses, bars, and heritage streetscapes; one of Nottingham’s best walking areas.
Expansive parkland surrounding Wollaton Hall, loved for walking, deer spotting, and wide open views close to the city.
Trendy central neighborhood known for independent shops, street life, and a strong local character popular with younger visitors.
A famous English blue cheese long associated with the East Midlands. It is rich, creamy, and often served on cheeseboards or in sauces at pubs and restaurants around Nottingham.
A classic East Midlands savoury pie with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry. Melton Mowbray style pork pies are especially tied to the wider region and are widely eaten locally.
A traditional English hard cheese produced in the Midlands, known for its orange colour and nutty flavour. It often appears in ploughman’s lunches and local cheese selections.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant with tasting menus, creative modern British cooking, and one of Nottingham’s best-known food destinations.
A modern Michelin-starred restaurant in a converted Victorian coach house, known for inventive tasting menus and polished service.
A popular city-centre restaurant serving refined tapas in a stylish setting. It is well known locally for lively dining and strong cooking.
Costs are moderate by UK standards. Pubs and casual dining are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
Service charge is not always included. Tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and tipping in pubs or cafes is optional.
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Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station -> Old Market Square, Nottingham
Buses offer a fast and comfortable way to travel from Birmingham to Nottingham with National Express operating 4 services daily. Two depart in the morning and two in the afternoon for the 45-miles journey. The trip takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the route. All services are direct with the fastest making no stops. The slower services call at either Leicester and Loughborough, or Coventry and Leicester.
Buses from Birmingham to Nottingham depart from Birmingham Coach Station located on Mill Lane in the Digbeth district, a short walk from New Street train station. The coach station is open 24 hours. Frequent bus services operated by Diamond Bus, Johnsons, and Travel West Midlands arrive in the area from all over the city as well as from nearby towns such as Solihull.
Nottingham is an attractive, modern city with a long and storied history and an abundance of attractions. These include the City of Caves, a maze of tunnels running under the city streets, and the Galleries of Justice, a museum of crime. Visitors can also head to Sherwood Forest just outside the city. Other than being the former haunt of Robin Hood, the 450-acre forest is a fine place for picnics and watching wildlife. Buses from Birmingham arrive at Broadmarsh Bus Station in the city centre next to the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre and around 250 metres from the train station. A complimentary CentreLink bus service runs from Broadmarsh to Victoria Bus Station every 10 minutes between 7:00 a.m and 7:00 p.m. From here, passengers can take buses to anywhere in the city and beyond.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.

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