The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
NX450 · NXA8
NX450 · NXA6
NX450 · NXA6
NX450 · NXA6
NX450 · NXA6
NX230 · NX777
NX230 · NX777
NX230 · NX777
NX450 · NXA6
NX240 · NX777Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Nottingham to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Nottingham to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX450 · NXA6 | 6:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 11:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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NX230 · NX777 | On time 12:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h50 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX777 | On time 3:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h00 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 3:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h30 | 8:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX777 | On time 5:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 9:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 6:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 11:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX777 | On time 8:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 11:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 8:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h00 | 1:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX777 | On time 9:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h20 | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX451 · NX737 | On time 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h10 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 11:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX737 | On time 12:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h30 | 5:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 2:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h20 | 6:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX150 · NX777 | On time 3:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 7:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 4:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 9:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 6:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 11:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA8 | On time 8:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h10 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX737 | On time 10:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h45 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:45, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 02:45 |
Last bus 20:35 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Nottingham to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to London Stansted Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to London Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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