- Must visit
Nottingham Contemporary
Major contemporary art gallery in the Lace Market with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in a striking modern building.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
84
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Nottingham will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 84 buses that leave London for Nottingham on Sat, Jun 20, 66 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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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NX450
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Nottingham:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (2h 58m by bus vs 3h 19m by car) and save roughly $51 (€42) compared to fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $64 (€52)). 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:44AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:26AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:52AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:52PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:18PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:14PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:14PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:49PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Nottingham buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA2 · NX450 | Delayed 5:55 PM 4:10 AMLondon, Golders Green Station | 6h05 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | Delayed 5:30 PM 6:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:25 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 9:25 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 9:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA1 · NX450 | Delayed 7:26 AM London, Marble Arch | 4h24 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 10:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 5:30 PM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX450 | Delayed 8:52 AM London, Marble Arch | 4h28 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 12:20 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 9:15 AM London, Golders Green Station | 2h35 | 11:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 12:20 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA1 · NX450 | Delayed 9:55 AM London, Golders Green Station | 5h15 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | Delayed 5:30 PM 10:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA1 · NX450 | Delayed 10:34 AM London, Marble Arch | 4h36 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX450 | Delayed 10:57 AM London, Marble Arch | 5h13 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 1:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 1:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 2:40 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 2:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 5:30 PM 11:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 2:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 2:40 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 3:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 5:30 PM 12:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX450 | Delayed 12:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 4h33 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 4:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:20 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 3:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 1:20 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h50 | 4:10 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 4:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 4:20 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX450 | Delayed 1:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 5h18 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | Delayed 5:30 PM 2:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX451 | 2:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 5h03 | 8:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 | Delayed 5:30 PM 3:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX450 | Delayed 3:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 4h48 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 7:35 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 7:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 4:20 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h55 | 7:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX451 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h00 | 7:35 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h15 | 7:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX450 | On time 4:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 4h53 | 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:25 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | Delayed 5:30 PM 5:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 8:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 8:25 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | On time 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 7:15 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h35 | 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA1 · NX450 | On time 7:25 PM London, Marble Arch | 4h15 | 11:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX450 | On time 7:40 PM London, Golders Green Station | 4h50 | 12:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX450 | On time 8:18 PM London, Marble Arch | 4h12 | 12:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 11:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 11:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 11:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX450 | On time 9:14 PM London, Marble Arch | 4h16 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:55 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | On time 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 1:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 12:55 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 12:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX465 | 10:14 PM London, Marble Arch | 5h11 | 3:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 1:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 1:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | On time 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 2:20 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 | 11:05 PM London, Golders Green Station | 2h25 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 1:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX465 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 3:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 2:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 2:20 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX450 | On time 11:49 PM London, Marble Arch | 10h06 | 9:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX465 | 11:55 PM London, Golders Green Station | 3h30 | 3:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
NXA2 · NX450 | On time 4:10 AM London, Golders Green Station | 5h45 | 9:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX450 | On time 4:44 AM London, Marble Arch | 5h11 | 9:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Nottingham run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 42 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 25m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 42 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Nottingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nottingham trip today.
Major contemporary art gallery in the Lace Market with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in a striking modern building.
Museum and art collections inside the restored castle complex, covering local history, decorative arts, and changing exhibitions.
Interactive museum in the former Shire Hall and county gaol exploring crime, punishment, and the legal system through historic courtrooms and cells.
Historic district of red-brick warehouses, creative businesses, bars, and heritage streetscapes, now one of the city's trendiest areas to explore.
Large deer park surrounding Wollaton Hall, popular for walks, views, seasonal colour, and social-media-friendly landscapes.
Main public square and gathering point in central Nottingham, convenient for events, people-watching, and access to nearby shopping streets.
Historic English blue cheese long associated with the East Midlands. Rich, creamy, and one of the region’s best-known traditional foods.
A crumbly, nutty orange cheese from nearby Leicestershire, commonly enjoyed in the region in ploughman’s lunches and cheeseboards.
A classic Midlands snack of hot-water-crust pastry filled with seasoned pork, often eaten cold in pubs, markets, and picnic lunches.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant known for creative tasting menus, polished service, and one of Nottingham’s most celebrated food experiences.
Popular stylish restaurant serving Spanish-inspired small plates with strong local reputation for quality and a lively social atmosphere.
Historic pub beneath Nottingham Castle, famous for traditional British dishes, ales, and a distinctive heritage atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Budget eats are easy to find, while hotels and city-centre dining cost more.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. No tip is expected for pubs or counter service.
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Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station -> Old Market Square, Nottingham
Buses offer a fast and easy way to get from London to Nottingham with National Express operating 10 services each day. The first leaves at 8:30 a.m. and the last at 11:30 p.m. Travel time ranges from 2 hours and 59 minutes to 3 hours and 50 minutes for the 109-mile journey. All services are direct and stop at Milton Keynes Coachway, with a few also calling at Leicester.
Departure Station: Buses from London to Nottingham depart from Victoria Coach Station which is easily accessible by bus or tube. The bus routes 22, 211, 239, C1 and N11 stop right outside the coach station, and nearby Victoria Bus Station is a hub for TfL services. Tube trains run on the Victoria, District, and Circle lines to nearby Victoria Train Station.
Arrival Station: Buses from London arrive at Broadmarsh Bus Station. Located on Canal Street next to the Broadmarsh Shopping Center, it is around 250 metres from the train station. Passengers can travel onward on local buses operated by Trent Barton.
Nottingham is a city with historic attractions, a vibrant nightlife and beautiful countryside on its doorstep. Explore the City of Caves, an underground network of cellars and tunnels and wander through the narrow shopping streets around the castle. Shop for traditional lace in the Lace Quarter and look for signs of Robin Hood. His legendary home, Sherwood Forest, is easily visited by bus from the city center.
Buses from London to Nottingham will tend to terminate at Broadmarsh bus station, just 250 metres away from Nottingham train station. Nottingham has two bus stations, Broadmarsh bus station and Victoria bus station - both are a short walk from the city center. Buses and trams operated by NCT, Trent Barton and Stagecoach provide frequent services to the university, all areas of the city and surrounding towns and villages. A bus service also runs hourly throughout the night. There are taxi ranks close to both bus stations.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Nottingham buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Nottingham, University of Nottingham. Use this guide to compare London and Nottingham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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