How to travel from London to Nottingham
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You can get from London to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
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To get from London to Nottingham on Sep 20 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from London to Nottingham
 | Distance | 109 miles (175 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $5 - $59 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $5 (€4) • 2 h 20 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $59 (€47) • 1 h 32 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus or |
Take a bus or train to travel 109 miles (175 km) between London and Nottingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 32 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€4). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Nottingham.
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.
How to get from London to Nottingham
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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.
Travel Tips
There are 2 travel options from London to Nottingham: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from London to Nottingham is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Nottingham:
A bus is generally $55 (€43) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $59 (€47) from London to Nottingham.
The quickest way to travel between London and Nottingham is by train, which takes on average 1 h 32 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by bus can take 2 h 20 min on average.
The distance from London to Nottingham is approximately 109 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Nottingham is:
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Nottingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Nottingham:
- Most travelers catch their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Bulwell Bus Station (Stop BU07).
- Most travelers board their train from London Victoria and arrive in Nottingham.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Flixbus to go to Nottingham by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus London to Nottingham tickets on Omio for $5 (€4).
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct train with with 17 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nottingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Nottingham from London.
Before traveling from London to Nottingham, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket is costing on average $5 (€4) one way for this trip.
- A train ticket is costing on average $59 (€47) one way for this journey.
But we recommend booking London to Nottingham tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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