- Must visit
Wollaton Hall and Natural History Museum
Elizabethan mansion housing Nottingham’s natural history collections, set in a large deer park and well known as a filming location.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Nottingham will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Nottingham without transferring at least once.
NXA6 · NX465
NXA8 · NX450
NXA6 · NX450
NXA6 · NX450
NXA8 · NX450
NX777 · NX230
NX777 · NX230
NX777 · NX230
NXA6 · NX450
NX777 · NX230Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m 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 London Stansted Airport to Nottingham:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Nottingham costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Nottingham buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX777 · NX196 | Delayed 8:00 AM 1:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 6:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX450 | Delayed 3:15 AM 2:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h10 | 9:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX450 | On time 7:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 11:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX450 | On time 7:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 1:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX240 | On time 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 1:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX450 | On time 11:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 3:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | On time 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 4:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX450 | On time 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 6:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX240 | On time 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h50 | 8:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | On time 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | On time 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 11:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | On time 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX465 | On time 9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 3:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX450 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 10h25 | 10:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
NX777 · NX196 | 1:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 6:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX450 | On time 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h30 | 10:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Nottingham run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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 deer park and well known as a filming location.
Major contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions, striking modern architecture, and a strong national reputation.
Interactive museum in the former courthouse and gaol, exploring crime, punishment, and legal history in Nottingham.
Creative central neighborhood known for independent shops, street style, and an atmosphere especially popular with younger visitors.
Large public parkland around Wollaton Hall with deer, wide lawns, lakes, and one of the city’s best outdoor settings.
Leafy historic private estate with elegant architecture, quiet streets, and one of Nottingham’s most distinctive walks.
A famous English blue cheese traditionally associated with the East Midlands. It is rich, crumbly, and commonly served with biscuits, bread, or in sauces.
A classic Midlands savoury pie made with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry. It is a traditional pub and picnic food around Nottinghamshire.
Soft cooked marrowfat peas often served with pies, chips, or roast dinners. They are a familiar comfort food across Nottingham and the wider region.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant on the edge of the city, famous for tasting menus and one of Nottingham’s best-known culinary experiences.
Well-known city centre restaurant serving refined Spanish small plates in stylish surroundings. Popular for special occasions and high-quality cooking.
Established casual spot famous for inventive burgers and a lively atmosphere, with broad vegetarian and vegan options.
Moderate by UK standards. Chain cafes and pubs are affordable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service charge is uncommon outside some restaurants. Tip 10-12.5% for good table service, round up taxis, and no tip is expected in pubs or cafes.
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Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station -> Old Market Square, Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted 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.

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