Where do I depart from London? Where do I arrive in Nottingham?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Nottingham: Most travelers board their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station. Most travelers board their train from London St Pancras International and arrive in Nottingham.

Which travel companies can take me from London to Nottingham?

The following travel companies offer services from London to Nottingham: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or London Buses can get you to Nottingham by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from London to Nottingham for $8 (€7) on Omio. East Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains can take you to Nottingham by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for LNER from London to Nottingham for $37 (€33).

Can I travel directly from London to Nottingham?

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Nottingham with the following travel companies: You'll find 38 direct buses a day to Nottingham with National Express or FlixBus. You can find 5 direct trains per day to Nottingham with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Direct services to Nottingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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Travel Information between London and Nottingham

Distance	109 miles (175 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$8 - $37
Cheapest mode	Bus • $8 (€7) • 2 h 35 min
Fastest mode	Train • $37 (€33) • 1 h 35 min
Popular travel companies	National Express or East Midlands Trains

Travel 109 miles (175 km) by train or bus between London and Nottingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Nottingham.

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from London to Nottingham

How to get from London to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from London to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus

01:10PM2h40

London

03:50PMNottingham

$131One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus

10:00PM2h25

London

12:25AMNottingham

$101One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

W21322

09:35AM1h33

London St Pancras International (STP)

11:08AMNottingham station (NOT)

$821One-way

0 transfers

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Train

Bus

C45784+

W21744

09:48AM1h49

London Kings Cross (KGX)

11:37AMNottingham station (NOT)

$651One-way

1 transfer

C71509+

W22280

09:06AM2h15

London Kings Cross (KGX)

11:21AMNottingham station (NOT)

$651One-way

1 transfer

W21314

08:06AM1h47

London St Pancras International (STP)

09:53AMNottingham station (NOT)

$1141One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

12:30PM3h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

03:50PMNottingham

$131One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

08:05AM2h40

London

10:45AMNottingham

$211One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

07:05AM2h20

London

09:25AMNottingham

$161One-way

0 transfers

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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

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from London to Nottingham there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 55,67% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from London to Nottingham. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from London to Nottingham

National Express, FlixBus and Thameslink will get you between London and Nottingham at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Train Companies

Bus Companies

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Nottingham from London. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Nottingham travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

FAQs: Travel from London to Nottingham

FAQs: Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Nottingham.

There are 2 options to travel to Nottingham from London including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from London to Nottingham is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Nottingham:

Taking a bus costs $29 (€26) less than taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€33) for the same trip.

The fastest way from London to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Nottingham that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 109 miles (175 km) from London to Nottingham.

The average frequency per day from London to Nottingham is:

40 buses a day.
9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Nottingham as scheduled services by train or bus 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 board their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Most travelers board their train from London St Pancras International and arrive in Nottingham.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Nottingham:

National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or London Buses can get you to Nottingham by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from London to Nottingham for $8 (€7) on Omio.
East Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains can take you to Nottingham by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for LNER from London to Nottingham for $37 (€33).

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Nottingham with the following travel companies:

You'll find 38 direct buses a day to Nottingham with National Express or FlixBus.
You can find 5 direct trains per day to Nottingham with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.

Direct services to Nottingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Your trip from London to Nottingham doesn't have to end in Nottingham. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Birmingham, Manchester, Skegness or Edinburgh. If you’d like to add Birmingham, Manchester, Skegness or Edinburgh to your London to Nottingham tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Nottingham today!

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