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National Justice Museum
Interactive justice museum in a former courthouse and jail, bringing crime, punishment, and courtroom history to life in atmospheric historic buildings.
Cheapest price on Oct 14
$17
Average ticket price on Oct 14
$43
Fastest journey on Oct 14
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
2 h 53 m
Buses on Oct 14
20
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Nottingham will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Wed, Oct 14, we found 20 buses from Luton to Nottingham, including 16 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 14 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Oct 14 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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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NX230Buses from Luton to Nottingham run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Nottingham buses for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX230 | 2:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 6:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 4:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 7:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 5:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h50 | 8:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Luton | 3h25 | 9:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 8:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Luton | 3h25 | 12:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 4h40 | 1:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 10:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h50 | 2:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 14 | |||||
NX230 | 1:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 4:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX196 | 2:55 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h40 | 6:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX450 | 3:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h45 | 10:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Luton | 4h40 | 10:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | 8:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 9:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 10:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 1:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 11:50 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 2:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | 1:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 4:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
Interactive justice museum in a former courthouse and jail, bringing crime, punishment, and courtroom history to life in atmospheric historic buildings.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted church, known for changing exhibitions, talks, and a strong role in Nottingham's modern visual culture.
University museum with world-class archaeology, natural history, and art collections. A scholarly but accessible stop with strong family appeal.
Grand central square framed by civic buildings, fountains, and events. It is the natural starting point for exploring Nottingham's shopping streets and history.
Historic quarter of red-brick warehouses, showrooms, and hidden courtyards. A must for architecture, independent venues, and understanding the lace trade.
Large historic deer park around Wollaton Hall with lakes, woodland walks, and broad lawns. Ideal for nature, photography, and skyline views.
A soft white cob filled with chips, often with salt, vinegar, and sauce. It is a classic Midlands takeaway snack strongly associated with local eating habits.
A large pork pie linked to nearby Melton Mowbray in the East Midlands, prized for its hand-raised crust and seasoned uncured pork filling.
Blue Stilton from nearby Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands is a famous crumbly blue cheese with a rich, salty taste and protected heritage status.
Refined modern tasting menus in elegant surroundings. One of Nottingham’s best-known fine dining destinations for seasonal British cooking.
Popular specialist venue for authentic Indian street food and dosas. Casual, lively, and widely praised by locals and visitors.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant in the Lace Market, known for polished cooking, cocktails, and a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Moderate for a UK city: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, coffee, and casual meals are fairly priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is typical if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Broadmarsh Bus Station -> Old Market Square, Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

Most Luton to Nottingham buses use the Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Nottingham, University of Nottingham. Use this guide to compare Luton and Nottingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) is 5 km from Nottingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R). ATMs are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Wheelchair accessible paths available.
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