How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Nottingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Nottingham start from $23. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Luton to Nottingham?

The average bus travel time from Luton to Nottingham is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 129 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Luton to Nottingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex) .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Luton to Nottingham?

The earliest bus departs from Luton to Nottingham at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Nottingham?

A bus trip from Luton to Nottingham generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Luton to Nottingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29818 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Nottingham?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Luton to Nottingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Luton to Nottingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex) , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Luton to Nottingham from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Luton to Nottingham on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 10m	11:00pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:05pm	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	2h 45m	9:50pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 15m	6:05pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h	10:50pm	University of Nottingham	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 15m	6:05pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Nottingham on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h	10:50pm	University of Nottingham	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	2h 40m	2:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 15m	4:50am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	6h	10:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 10m	11:00pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Nottingham on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 27m	5:02am	University of Nottingham	Cheapest
Bus	11:55pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	2h 50m	2:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 15m	4:50am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 15m	4:50am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 40m	6:35am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Nottingham on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h	10:50pm	University of Nottingham	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	2h 40m	2:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 15m	4:50am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	6h	10:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 10m	11:00pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Nottingham on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h	10:50pm	University of Nottingham	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	2h 40m	2:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 15m	4:50am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	5h 40m	9:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 10m	11:00pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Nottingham on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 15m	11:05pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	2h 40m	2:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 15m	4:50am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Luton (Town, Stand 3) Bus Stop	6h	10:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	5h 5m	10:55pm	University of Nottingham	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Luton to Nottingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

130 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $146	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $315	Average Duration1h 42m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $29	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Luton and Nottingham?

Stops in Luton

A
London Luton Airport
Visit page
B
Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop
Station Road (Interchange, adj Rail Stn), Luton LU1
C
Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village
Inspire, Luton LU2 7UJ, UK
D
Lilley
Four Views, West St, Lilley, Luton LU2 8LH, UK
E
Butterfield Business Park
Butterfield Business Park, Luton LU2 8DL, UK
F
Stopsley
Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9AU, UK

Stops in Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
Visit page
B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
Visit page

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,823 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to multiple reviews, customers express satisfaction with the service provided by National Express. They appreciate the punctuality and cleanliness of the buses, as well as feeling safe during their journeys. However, there are also negative experiences reported where customers arrived late at Luton airport without any explanation and reached Nottingham an hour behind schedule. Additionally, some passengers missed earlier buses due to minor delays of just a few minutes.

National Express Luton Nottingham recent customer reviews

The coach was listed as cancelled, then turned up but was an hour late arriving at the destination.

Emily G.

September 13, 2023

Was horrible.the bus was going wrong direction and i reach my destination one hour later than i should.

Greta R.

May 14, 2023

Arrived to Luton airport late with no explanation why, and arrived to Nottingham an hour late

Miranda L.

September 17, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,918 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex)

3.5/57 reviews

Staff1.3

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Nottingham by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Nottingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Nottingham start from $23. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Luton to Nottingham?
The average bus travel time from Luton to Nottingham is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 129 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Luton to Nottingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex).
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Luton to Nottingham?
The earliest bus departs from Luton to Nottingham at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Nottingham?
A bus trip from Luton to Nottingham generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Luton to Nottingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29818 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Nottingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Luton to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Luton to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex), with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-03

$34

01-04

$39

Today

$26

01-06

$20

01-07

$35

01-08

$19

01-09

$22

01-10

$27

The cheapest trip from Luton to Nottingham was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $88 for a bus ticket from Luton to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2026-01-08.

Usually Green Line (Arriva Shires & Essex) 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.