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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

8:30PM
3h
11:30PM
London - Victoria Coach Station
Cheapest
Nottingham - Nottingham
Cheapest
9:00PM
2h30m
11:30PM
London - London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
2nd Cheapest
Nottingham - Nottingham
2nd Cheapest
9:00PM
2h20m
11:20PM
London - London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Fastest
Nottingham - 33 Derby Rd
Fastest
6:40PM
2h30m
9:10PM
London - Golders Green
Nottingham - Coach Station
4:40PM
2h35m
7:15PM
London - London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Nottingham - 33 Derby Rd
Bus London to Nottingham: Trip Overview

Bus London to Nottingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$15
Average bus trip duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses114
Earliest bus departure12:10 AM
Distance110 miles (176 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM
Reviews

See what travelers are saying about the trip from London to Nottingham

3.8 out of 5 stars

User reviews from travelers who booked a bus ticket from London to Nottingham

Ratings and Reviews (103)

The best ,driver

Cornelia M.

November 13, 2023
It was terrible! They drove us to a service stop half n hour away and made us wait there for another hour before the bus arrived to take us to Nottingham. So exhausted from the unnecessary hassles

Himanshi C.

September 17, 2023
Bus was on time and the driver was professional

Muhammad Mehmood K.

September 6, 2023
Prompt on time and arrived earlier than 5pm

Maureen B.

September 4, 2023
Everything was good the bus start the trip on time and arrived on time

Mohammed H.

September 2, 2023

London to Nottingham Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses114
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:10AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$7
Average Ticket Price$15
Minimum Trip Duration2h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h25m
Distance110 miles (176 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Nottingham

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. The two options are practical and eco-friendly ways to reach Nottingham. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from London to Nottingham takes around 3h 25m on average, but you can get there in as little as 2h 20m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 109 miles (176 km) that separate the two cities.

London and Nottingham are 109 miles (176 km) apart.

About 114 buses travel this route daily, provided by National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from London to Nottingham may vary. Want to make your bus journey from London to Nottingham as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 12:10 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:59 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from London to Nottingham leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $6.

The bus ticket costs $15 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $6 and $108, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from London to Nottingham is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 4h 40m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Nottingham before making your way back to London.

Once in Nottingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Games Workshop Warhammer World, Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12/03
$25
12/04
$24
Today
$11
12/06
$8
12/07
$8
12/08
$8
12/09
$8
12/10
$8
The cheapest trip from London to Nottingham was searched and found on Dec 7, 2023 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Nottingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $82 for a bus ticket from London to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2023-12-07.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from London to Nottingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from London to Nottingham, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from London to Nottingham.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from London to Nottingham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Nottingham?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3h 25mAvg Price$15Daily Departures114
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time1h 59mAvg Price$53Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time3hAvg Price$24Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between London and Nottingham is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $15 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $6. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Nottingham, choose the bus, as it will take you from London to Nottingham in about 1h 59m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to London by bus?

Bus from Nottingham to London

You can also go to Nottingham by train

Train from London to Nottingham

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