Nottingham to London bus with National Express

Coach from Nottingham to London

Plenty of buses that operate between Nottingham and London daily. London lies 108 miles from Nottingham, and a direct trip takes an average of 3.5 hours. 

How long is the journey by bus from Nottingham to London

On average, buses from Nottingham to London take about 3 hours and a half to cover the trip. However, the fastest bus along this route completes the journey in approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes. The journey might last a little longer, depending on the traffic situation along the way.

How many coaches are there from Nottingham to London?

An average of 20 bus connections depart Nottingham to London daily. The number of connections varies slightly from Monday to Saturday, with Friday registering the highest number of connections at 25 per day, 24 of which are direct. The number of coaches drops drastically to 12 on Sundays, 11 of which are direct connections. The earliest coach leaves Nottingham at around 3:00 a.m., arriving in London after 3 hours 20 minutes. The last bus along this route leaves Nottingham at about 11:30 p.m. and reaches London just before 5:00 a.m.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Nottingham to London?

Departure bus station: The main departure point for most buses in Nottingham is at the WaterFront House on Station Street, which lies about 1.2 miles from the city center. Travelers can access it by bus, tram, taxi or on foot. The station has a left-luggage office, toiletries, and restaurants.

Arrival bus station: Buses from Nottingham to London stop at the Victoria Coach Station, located about 1.8 miles from central London. The fastest way to get there is by taxi. For those traveling on a budget, a bus comes in handy. The station boasts tight security, has public payphones and refreshment spots at its arrival and departure terminals.  

Which coach providers travel from Nottingham to London?

Two main coach providers operate buses from Nottingham to London; National Express and Megabus, although the former makes the most trips. National Express departs from Nottingham at Station Street, whereas Megabus uses other stations, including Nottingham Railway Station, and Remembrance Way, Trent University. National Express mainly offers direct connections between the two cities, while Megabus is ideal for those looking for transfers. This provider makes five stops between Nottingham and London.

National Express and Megabus Nottingham to London

National Express coaches make about 25 daily trips from Nottingham to London, 95% of which are direct connections. The earliest bus leaves Station Street in Nottingham at about 3.00 a.m., while the last bus arrives in London just before 5:00 a.m.

Megabus operates around 14 trips per day between the two cities. The first bus leaves Nottingham's Station Street at around 4:30 a.m. and arrives at Victoria Coach Station in London at around 8:00 a.m. The last coach leaves Nottingham Railway Station at around 9:30 p.m.

Nottingham to London Coach: Services on Board

National Express has numerous onboard services for their clients to enjoy. You can reserve a first-class seat and experience unrivaled comfort with plenty of legroom. The only pets allowed are assistance dogs. Fully collapsible wheelchairs and foldable bikes are allowed on board.

Megabus offers first-class seat reservations for customers who need extra legroom and maximum comfort. Their luggage policy does not allow bicycles on board. Moreover, no pets are allowed except for the trained assistance dogs. The company accommodates customers with disabilities and special requirements.