The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 16 buses that leave Nottingham station (NOT) for London Luton Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
NX2402:35 AM2h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
NX450 · NXA15:00 PM5h25Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$391One-way1 transfer
NX450 · NXA26:15 PM5h15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:30 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$391One-way1 transfer
NX2305:05 AM3h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station8:05 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
NX2306:35 AM3h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
NX2302:00 AM2h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:55 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$431One-way0 transfers
NX2402:35 AM2h55Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
NX2305:05 AM3h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station8:05 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
NX2306:35 AM3h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
NX23010:45 PM3h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station1:45 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m 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 station (NOT) to London Luton Airport:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 3h 1m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Live departures
Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h05 | 5:55 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h25 | 9:55 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h20 | 10:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h05 | 10:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h05 | 11:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 9:20 AM 12:45 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 8:35 AM 8:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 9:20 AM 2:00 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h55 | 8:35 AM 8:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 2:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h55 | 5:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 9:20 AM 3:15 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 8:35 AM 8:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 9:20 AM 5:05 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 8:35 AM 8:35 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 9:20 AM 6:35 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 9:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | Delayed 9:20 AM 8:15 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 | 9:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 12:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 1:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 12:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h10 | 3:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 12:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h10 | 4:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 1:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h10 | 5:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 | On time 3:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 · NXA1 | On time 5:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h25 | 10:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA2 | On time 6:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h15 | 11:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 | On time 10:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h00 | 1:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
Buses from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:05, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 4:05 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton 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 Luton 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 station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
Most Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport 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 station (NOT) and London Luton 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, North Entrance (Stop UN14) from Nottingham city centre
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Most popular bus connections from Nottingham station (NOT)
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