Is there a way to reach London from Nottingham without a car?

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

How long does it take to get to London from Nottingham by bus?

Traveling from Nottingham to London takes around 3h 50m on average, although the fastest bus will take 2h 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 109 miles (176 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Nottingham and London?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nottingham to London?

If you're headed to London from Nottingham, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at Victoria Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the most affordable way to go from Nottingham to London?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $7 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to London from Nottingham.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Nottingham to London?

The bus ticket costs $17 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $7 and $93, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Is it possible to take a day trip from Nottingham to London?

Yes, a day trip from Nottingham to London is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Nottingham and London is about 4h 40m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in London before returning to Nottingham in the evening.

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Once in London, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tower of London, Kew Gardens, St Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament and The National Gallery.

Nottingham to London Bus Tickets

FriApr 25

TodayApr 26

from $12

TomorrowApr 27

from $10

MonApr 28

from $7

TueApr 29

from $6

WedApr 30

from $6

ThuMay 1

from $6

FriMay 2

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 26 at 8:25pm
Departure city: Nottingham
Departure location: University of Nottingham
Arrival time: April 26 at 11:15pm
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 50m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 26 at 4:50am
Departure city: Nottingham
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 7:10am
Destination city: London
Destination location: Golders Green
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 20m
Departure time: April 26 at 2:45am
Departure city: Nottingham
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 6:20am
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m
Departure time: April 26 at 6:45am
Departure city: Nottingham
Departure location: University of Nottingham
Arrival time: April 26 at 9:50am
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 5m
Departure time: April 26 at 2:45am
Departure city: Nottingham
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 6:20am
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nottingham to London.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $93	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$32 - $264	Average Duration1h 53m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $33	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Nottingham to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Nottingham to London: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17

Average bus trip duration3h 50m

Number of daily buses102

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance105 miles (169 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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National Express

4/529,148 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers consistently praise the service for its punctuality, friendly and professional staff, and overall excellent travel experience. Many highlight smooth rides that arrive on time or even earlier than expected. While some mention full coaches causing slight delays in departure, they still express satisfaction with their journeys and plan to book again.

National Express Nottingham London recent customer reviews

I am very disappointed with my journey. I paid to get off at Finchley Road and my bus driver never stop there. I asked the driver why and he said he never supposed to stop there

Ricardo G.

May 19, 2024

I paid a ticket for my infant baby but but the driver didn’t help at all to find a seat for my baby’s car seat. Almost 3 hours my baby was in my lap

Nira H.

April 28, 2024

service ended up being 1 hour late, causing me to arrive in London when there was no trains running to get home.

Jordan S.

November 25, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/58,403 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,161 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Customers are impressed with the comfort and legroom on their journey, as well as the friendly and helpful driver. The service is also more competitively priced compared to other options. However, there have been complaints about buses not showing up and a lack of customer support for bus schedules, which has left some customers disappointed.

Megabus Nottingham London recent customer reviews

The service was late,no updates, no apologies, nothing at all. It would have been 10.10am but didn't arrive until 10.32am! However, it was a smooth drive and pleasant as well. If the sevjcr is running late, the passengers should be informed. When we tried to track it, the response kept saying weren't booked om the service and that it wasn't a scheduled service?

Marie O.

May 12, 2024

Unfortunately I couldn’t get into the bus as the location provided in the receipt was wrong, i’ve asked people working in the railway they gave wrong direction

Nour B.

October 20, 2023

Really impressed with comfort and legroom on journey. Friendly, helpful driver. More competitively priced than other transport. Will definitely use again.

Raymond T.

July 21, 2023

Infobus

4/5463 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, FlixTrain, KLR Bus

Nottingham to London Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Nottingham to London.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Nottingham to London, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and London?

Stops in Nottingham

A - Coach Station

B - 33 Derby Rd

C - 34 Long Row W

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Marble Arch

E - Earl's Court

F - London Elephant & Castle

Frequently asked questions for your trip Nottingham - London

Is there a way to reach London from Nottingham without a car?
How long does it take to get to London from Nottingham by bus?
What is the distance between Nottingham and London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nottingham to London?
What is the most affordable way to go from Nottingham to London?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Nottingham to London?
Is it possible to take a day trip from Nottingham to London?
What are the best sights and things to do in London?

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

Best price found

04/24

$9

04/25

$10

Today

$12

04/27

$10

04/28

$7

04/29

$6

04/30

$6

05/01

$6

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to London was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $105 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-04-30.

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.

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Nottingham to London but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Nottingham to London.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Nottingham to London that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 50m	Avg Price$17	Daily Departures102
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 53m	Avg Price$122	Daily Departures40
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 20m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures2

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Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and London?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Nottingham - London

Is there a way to reach London from Nottingham without a car?

How long does it take to get to London from Nottingham by bus?

What is the distance between Nottingham and London?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nottingham to London?

What is the most affordable way to go from Nottingham to London?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Nottingham to London?

Is it possible to take a day trip from Nottingham to London?

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

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About Bus Travel

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

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