Travel from London to Nottingham: Journey Details

Travelers in the UK journeying from London to Nottingham can choose between buses, trains and flights. Buses depart almost every hour and take approximately 3 hours, while trains are even quicker and more frequent. If you must fly, there are even flights to nearby airports, although when you factor in travel to and from the airport, express trains probably work out much faster.

Return trips from Nottingham to London are also available.

Buses from London to Nottingham

Buses from London to Nottingham are a popular and convenient way to travel between the two cities, and every day there will be plenty to choose from. National Express buses leave London Victoria Coach Station every 90 minutes throughout the week, taking 3 hours 15 minutes to reach Nottingham, with no changes required.

Trains from London to Nottingham

Trains from London to Nottingham are offered every hour by East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains and Virgin East Coast. A direct service should take around 1 hour 40 minutes, but be careful when booking as slow trains also operate on the route. Trains depart from London St Pancras from 8 a.m. until 11:15 p.m.

Flights from London to Nottingham

While there are no direct flights from London to Nottingham, flights touch down at Manchester a short train journey away from Nottingham. Most services from London are provided by British Airways or Flybe.