How far is Nottingham from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Nottingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 46 miles (73 km).

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

You can reach Nottingham from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Birmingham to Nottingham from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	08:50	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	11:15	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	17:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	08:50	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	11:15	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	17:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	08:50	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	11:15	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	17:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	08:50	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	11:15	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	17:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	08:50	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	11:15	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	17:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Coach Station	2h 20m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	08:50	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	11:15	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Coach Station	2h 5m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	17:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	07:45	Coach Station	2h 5m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Nottingham on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	08:50	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Coach Station	1h 15m	11:15	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:45	Coach Station	2h 5m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 50m	17:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	07:45	Coach Station	2h 5m	09:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham 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 and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £32	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £52	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £8	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Nottingham?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Nottingham

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

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to 17 reviews, National Express received a 4.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness, but some complained about the timeliness. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £8

National Express Birmingham Nottingham recent customer reviews

Comfortable and safe. I do wish that the sockets and UBS outlets were turned on.

Eon B.

31 January 2018

Smooth and very good

Ngunan A.

2 August 2024

Late leaving. Aircon not working. Loud passengers

Johnathon G.

25 March 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,415 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Customers appreciate the professionalism of the driver and staff at Megabus. Positive feedback includes enjoying the trip and being highly pleased with the service overall.

Megabus Birmingham Nottingham recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the trip. I'm highly pleased on Megabus service overall. Thanks a lot Tasfia

Tasfia H.

13 May 2023

Very cool and calm

Aniyi O.

3 December 2023

The driver was very professional and other staff at the station

Emmanuel A.

2 December 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Nottingham

How far is Nottingham from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Nottingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 46 miles (73 km).
Is there a way to reach Nottingham from Birmingham without a car?
You can reach Nottingham from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£18

22/11

£17

Today

£8

24/11

£7

25/11

£5

26/11

£5

27/11

£5

28/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Nottingham was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £27 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-25.

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.