Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 20 m
Average
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
129 km
Of the 3 buses that leave Luton for Nottingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 80 miles (129 km) | |
Average bus duration | 5 h 40 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $17 (€15) | |
Bus frequency | 6 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | National Express or FlixBus |
Buses from Luton to Nottingham cover the 80 miles (129 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 40 min with our travel partners like National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there are 6 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $17 (€15), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $10 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange and arrive in Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14).
Find the best buses to Nottingham from Luton with Omio's travel partners National Express and FlixBus from $10 (€8). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Those departing from Luton to Nottingham can join the service at either Luton Airport or Luton Bus Station. Regular National Express coaches depart on the 100-mile route, with up to 24 services per day. Passengers can expect journey times of between 2 hours 40 minutes to just over 3 hours for direct routes. Indirect journeys can be completed in as little as 3 hours 10 minutes, with a change at either Milton Keynes or London Victoria.
All buses to Nottingham from Luton are provided by National Express. As the leading providers of coach and bus transport across the UK, National Express works hard to ensure travelers are comfortable for the duration of their trip. They provide wifi, charging sockets and seating with leg room for all customers whilst onboard their services.
The fastest journey from Luton to Nottingham can be completed in as little as 2 hours 40 minutes. All direct services complete the journey in under 3 hours, with some variation in travel time, taking into account traffic that may be encountered during peak travel time. The fastest indirect service takes 2 hours 45 minutes, with a swift transfer at Milton Keynes, making indirect travel a viable option.
On any given day, National Express offers up to 24 routes from Luton to Nottingham. Passengers can choose to depart from Luton Airport or Luton Bus Station. Most direct services leave from Luton Airport, while services from Luton Bus station usually require a change at Milton Keynes. Departure times are spread throughout the day, from as early as 7:00 a.m. through til midnight.
Departure station: Buses from Luton to Nottingham depart at either Luton Airport Station or Luton Bus Station. As the name would suggest, the Airport station is directly outside the terminal, helpful for those arriving by plane. Luton Bus station is located directly next to the train station.
Arrival station: Passengers will alight at Nottingham Station Street, just half a mile from the center of town. Located less than 2 minutes from the train station, onward travel is easy to organize.
When departing from Luton, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Nottingham, you can end your route in bus stations like Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14), Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and Nottingham, Station Street.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.6 miles (865 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14), located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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