Bus London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nottingham: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

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$15

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Monday

$13

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 40m	3:35 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	10:15 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 3:35:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	11:55 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	6:55 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 11:55:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	10h 45m	11:30 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	10:15 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 11:30:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	6h 5m	2:25 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	8:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 2:25:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	5h 55m	2:35 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	8:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 2:35:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham via London, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:25 PM
  
  London Gatwick Airport
  London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
  
  9:40 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 7:25:00 PM to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:10 PM
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Nottingham
  Broadmarsh Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 10:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 5m	2:25 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	8:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 2:25:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	5h 55m	2:35 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	8:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 2:35:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	6h 20m	2:25 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	8:45 PM	Nottingham	University South Entrance	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 2:25:00 PM to University South Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	7h 0m	11:55 AM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal	6:55 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 11:55:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	12:10 PM	London Gatwick Airport	London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal	6:55 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal, London Gatwick Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 12:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 77 daily buses from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 77 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 58 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nottingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 77 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	4h 49m
Earliest Bus	3:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	77 Ø
Distance	131.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham

Every day, 77 buses from 2 bus companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Nottingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$16

Thursday 09/10

$15

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$13

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$15

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$15

Tuesday 09/22

$15

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

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Monday 09/28

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Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

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Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $13, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham, with $13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham.

London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal

Upper Forecourt

London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal

West Sussex RH6

London Gatwick Airport

Station Street

Broadmarsh Bus Station

Broad Marsh Shopping Centre 49

University South Entrance

University South Entrance (Stop UN07)

Trent University

Clifton

Cathedral

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport Nottingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 6h 5m to reach Nottingham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nottingham.

On average, how many connections are available from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham each day?

Every day, the London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham bus route is served by approximately 77 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham take?

The fastest shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 49m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Nottingham from London Gatwick Airport starts at 3:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham?

The latest bus trip departing from London Gatwick Airport for Nottingham starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Gatwick Airport Nottingham route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Gatwick Airport Nottingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Nottingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Nottingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Nottingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!