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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 01
€14
Average ticket price on Sep 01
€20
Fastest journey on Sep 01
5 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
5 h 23 m
Buses on Sep 01
6
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 6 buses from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport, including 6 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.
3:05 AM5h30Nottingham8:35 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€141One-way0 transfers
1:50 PM6h20Nottingham8:10 PMLondon Gatwick Airport€141One-way0 transfers- 4:25 PM5h05Nottingham9:30 PMLondon Gatwick Airport€151One-way0 transfers
- 11:45 PM5h05Nottingham4:50 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€161One-way0 transfers
- 3:35 PM5h45Nottingham9:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport€161One-way0 transfers
- 4:25 PM5h05Nottingham9:30 PMLondon Gatwick Airport€151One-way0 transfers
- 11:45 PM5h05Nottingham4:50 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€161One-way0 transfers
- 10:45 PM5h30Nottingham4:15 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€451One-way0 transfers
- 3:05 AM5h30Nottingham8:35 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€141One-way0 transfers
- 3:35 PM5h45Nottingham9:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport€161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €74.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m 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 Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport costing on average €74.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
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.
Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Live departures
Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h10 | 9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h00 | 9:30 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX450 · NX025 | 6:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h40 | 11:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX450 · NX025 | 8:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h10 | 2:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 | 10:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h30 | 4:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:05 AM Nottingham | 5h30 | 8:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:50 PM Nottingham | 6h20 | 8:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport
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Buses from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport run on average 41 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Nottingham to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport
Most Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and London Gatwick Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 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 and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Nottingham, University of Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, University of Nottingham bus station facilities and services
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
Getting to Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) from Nottingham city centre
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) bus station facilities and services
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 and ATMs
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).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Wheelchair accessible paths available.
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