How far is Swindon from Nottingham?

About 100 miles (162 km) separate Swindon and Nottingham.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Swindon to Nottingham leave from Swindon Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Nottingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, Games Workshop Warhammer World, Galleries of Justice, Nottingham Ghost Guts & Gore Tour and Nottingham Playhouse.

Bus Swindon to Nottingham from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Swindon to Nottingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Sainsburys	4h 35m	12:40pm	Trent University	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Sainsburys	4h 45m	12:50pm	Greyfriars (Stop C12)	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Sainsburys	4h 35m	12:40pm	Trent University	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Sainsburys	4h 45m	12:50pm	Greyfriars (Stop C12)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Swindon Bus Station	7h 55m	2:40pm	University of Nottingham	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Swindon to Nottingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8hAverage Duration

100 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $50	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Swindon and Nottingham?

Stops in Swindon

A
Swindon Coach Station
66 New Bridge Cl, Swindon SN1, UK
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B
Swindon Bus Stop
Crombey St, Swindon, Swindon SN1, 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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FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Swindon to Nottingham by bus

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The cheapest trip from Swindon to Nottingham was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $23 for a bus ticket from Swindon to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-26.