- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 05
€9
Average ticket price on Oct 05
€16
Fastest journey on Oct 05
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Oct 05
2 h 25 m
Buses on Oct 05
70
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to London will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Mon, Oct 05, we found 70 buses from Nottingham to London, including 66 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 05 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Oct 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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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FlixBusBuses from Nottingham to London run on average 60 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 58 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 60 |
Direct buses 58 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 01:49AM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London buses for today, Sunday, October 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h20 | 12:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h45 | 1:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX467 | 1:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h10 | 5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX467 · NXA2 | 1:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h09 | 6:19 AM London, Marble Arch | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h45 | 7:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 6:55 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 8:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 7:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 7:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 8:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 8:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 6:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 9:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 6:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 9:35 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 6:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h25 | 8:40 AM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h25 | 10:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h50 | 9:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h10 | 10:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h35 | 9:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 11:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 10:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 10:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 8:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h30 | 11:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 8:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 11:35 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 · NXA1 | 8:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h57 | 1:17 PM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
NX451 | 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 1:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX451 | 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h30 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h45 | 1:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h05 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h30 | 1:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 11:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 2:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 11:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 2:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 11:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 2:00 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 3h10 | 2:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 2h40 | 2:15 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 2:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 1:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 4:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 1:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 3:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h15 | 6:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 3:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h30 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 3:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h40 | 6:00 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h10 | 7:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h40 | 6:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h00 | 7:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h30 | 6:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h45 | 7:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 3h20 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 7:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 2h40 | 8:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 3h10 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 5:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h50 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h35 | 8:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 5:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h40 | 9:10 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 · NXA2 | 5:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h15 | 10:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 8:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 6:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 9:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 9:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 · NXA6 | 8:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h14 | 1:49 AM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | 8:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h30 | 12:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 8:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h20 | 11:55 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h35 | 12:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 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 | |
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Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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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