- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from East Midlands Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Midlands Airport to London will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 5 buses that leave East Midlands Airport for London on Sun, Aug 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Midlands Airport to London 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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Midlands Airport to London:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Midlands Airport to London costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $87 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€63). The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 31m 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, FlixBus, National Express.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for East Midlands Airport to London buses for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 9:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 9:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Derby, Bus Station | 2h45 | 9:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Derby, Bus Station | 3h15 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Derby, Bus Station | 3h05 | 10:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Derby, Bus Station | 2h35 | 10:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h20 | 12:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 9 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM East Midlands Airport | 3h10 | 9:10 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM East Midlands Airport | 3h40 | 10:20 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM East Midlands Airport | 2h35 | 9:20 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM East Midlands Airport | 2h40 | 10:10 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from East Midlands Airport to London run on average 63 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 62 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 63 |
Direct buses 62 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Midlands Airport to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most East Midlands Airport to London buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare East Midlands Airport and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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