What is the distance between Nottingham and Bristol?

The distance between the two cities is 121 miles (194 km).

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

If you're headed to Bristol from Nottingham, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at Bristol, Bus & 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 are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Once in Bristol, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brunel’s SS Great Britain, Bristol Aquarium, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Insight and Arnolfini.

Bus Nottingham to Bristol from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nottingham to Bristol on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	8h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:15pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	8h 20m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Bristol on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	8h 20m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:40am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 30m	3:10pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	University of Nottingham	7h 45m	10:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 15m	3:10pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:10am	University of Nottingham	8h 35m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Bristol on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	University of Nottingham	8h 35m	3:20pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	12:05am	Bristol Uni of West England	Fastest
Bus	3:05am	University of Nottingham	7h 45m	10:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	23h 5m	3:35am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:10am	University of Nottingham	8h 35m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Bristol on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 45m	2:40pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 45m	2:40pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Bristol on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Bristol on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Bristol on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 30m	3:10pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Bristol on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 30m	3:10pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	5h 20m	9:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 50m	1:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nottingham to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

120 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $101	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$65 - $374	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $31	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Bristol?

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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Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $20

National Express Nottingham Bristol recent customer reviews

The driver was so so great!! Couldn't rate him highly enough - he was friendly and chatted to us. He helped us out when we had an issue. I'm not a huge coach fan but based on him I would travel by coach again. He was brilliant!!

Emma R.

May 13, 2018

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4276 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $37

Megabus Nottingham Bristol recent customer reviews

I miss the bus, trying to navigate pick up location

Bushirat A.

December 4, 2023

No comments

Bony U.

November 13, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nottingham to Bristol by bus

What is the distance between Nottingham and Bristol?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nottingham to Bristol?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bristol?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$43

11/22

$34

Today

$49

11/24

$19

11/25

$19

11/26

No data

11/27

No data

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Bristol was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 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 Nottingham to Bristol, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $49 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-25.