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National Justice Museum
Interactive justice museum in a former courthouse and jail, bringing crime, punishment, and courtroom history to life in atmospheric historic buildings.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Nottingham will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 6 buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Nottingham, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 7 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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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Nottingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stansted Mountfitchet to Nottingham.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:13AM | Arrival Time 02:32PM | Duration 5h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Nottingham buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NXA6 · NX450 | 9:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h50 | 2:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX450 | 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 4:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 4:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX450 | 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 6:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 7:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX450 | 6:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:10 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 11:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX230 | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX230 | 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h50 | 4:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX450 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 10h25 | 10:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 1:45 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 7h30 | 9:15 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 5h00 | 11:20 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Interactive justice museum in a former courthouse and jail, bringing crime, punishment, and courtroom history to life in atmospheric historic buildings.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted church, known for changing exhibitions, talks, and a strong role in Nottingham's modern visual culture.
University museum with world-class archaeology, natural history, and art collections. A scholarly but accessible stop with strong family appeal.
Grand central square framed by civic buildings, fountains, and events. It is the natural starting point for exploring Nottingham's shopping streets and history.
Historic quarter of red-brick warehouses, showrooms, and hidden courtyards. A must for architecture, independent venues, and understanding the lace trade.
Large historic deer park around Wollaton Hall with lakes, woodland walks, and broad lawns. Ideal for nature, photography, and skyline views.
A soft white cob filled with chips, often with salt, vinegar, and sauce. It is a classic Midlands takeaway snack strongly associated with local eating habits.
A large pork pie linked to nearby Melton Mowbray in the East Midlands, prized for its hand-raised crust and seasoned uncured pork filling.
Blue Stilton from nearby Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands is a famous crumbly blue cheese with a rich, salty taste and protected heritage status.
Refined modern tasting menus in elegant surroundings. One of Nottingham’s best-known fine dining destinations for seasonal British cooking.
Popular specialist venue for authentic Indian street food and dosas. Casual, lively, and widely praised by locals and visitors.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant in the Lace Market, known for polished cooking, cocktails, and a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Moderate for a UK city: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, coffee, and casual meals are fairly priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is typical if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Nottingham.
Vacationers or business travelers landing at London Stansted Airport and looking for onward travel to the Midlands city can take direct buses from Stansted to Nottingham twice a day. Indirect connections from Stansted requiring one change of bus en route provide plenty of additional travel options. Direct services from Stansted depart in early morning and early afternoon, taking around four hours to reach Nottingham. Indirect connections offer a greater choice of departure times but can take much longer.
UK national bus provider National Express has direct and indirect connections from Stansted to Nottingham. The company's indirect routes operate via London Golders Green or Victoria Coach Station, Luton Airport, or Milton Keynes Coachway.
The quickest bus service from Stansted Airport to Nottingham is the afternoon direct connection which takes three hours and 45 minutes to cover the 115 mile road route north-west to Nottingham. At weekends the same service takes four hours. Morning direct departures to Nottingham take 15 minutes longer, while the fastest indirect service takes four hours and 30 minutes.
The daily timetable offers two direct National Express buses from Stansted Airport to Nottingham seven days a week, with early morning and early afternoon departure times. There are also 18-20 indirect journeys daily requiring one change, with a variety of routes including via London, Luton or Milton Keynes. Departure times for indirect buses range from very early morning to just before midnight.
Departure bus station: All buses depart from Stansted Airport. The Stansted bus terminus is close to the airport arrivals hall, with local bus services offering regular links from Stansted Mountfitchet and Bishop's Stortford and train connections from the adjacent station. The airport terminal has plentiful stores, bars, fast-food restaurants and car rental desks.
Arrival bus station: Passengers will alight at Nottingham Station Street, next to the central rail station in the heart of the city, with trams and local buses available from nearby stops on Carrington Street. The area around the bus terminus has numerous cafes, stores and taxi stands.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stansted Mountfitchet to Nottingham buses use the to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and Nottingham 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.
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