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Which bus from Bristol to Nottingham is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Nottingham. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£21
tomorrow
£18
Sunday
£17
Monday
£13
Tuesday
£13
Wednesday
£13
Thursday
£12

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 35m 18:25 Bristol Coach Station 02:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 7h 50m 18:25 Bristol Coach Station 02:15 Nottingham University South Entrance  Economy £21
FlixBus 7h 10m 04:10 Bristol Coach Station 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 8h 50m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 09:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 4h 55m 09:00 Bristol Coach Station 13:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      12:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:05
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 35m 18:25 Bristol Coach Station 02:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 7h 50m 18:25 Bristol Coach Station 02:15 Nottingham University South Entrance  Economy £18
FlixBus 7h 10m 04:10 Bristol Coach Station 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 4h 0m 07:15 Bristol Coach Station 11:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 8h 50m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 09:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      12:45
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:40
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:05
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 50m 12:10 Bristol Coach Station 20:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 7h 39m 16:20 Bristol Coach Station 23:59 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 7h 35m 18:25 Bristol Coach Station 02:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 8h 50m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 09:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 4h 55m 09:00 Bristol Coach Station 13:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 15m
      0
      09:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:05
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 09:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 4h 30m 14:05 Bristol Coach Station 18:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 7h 30m 17:40 Bristol Coach Station 01:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 7h 35m 15:15 Bristol Coldharbour Lane 22:50 Nottingham University North Entrance  Economy £15
FlixBus 7h 45m 15:15 Bristol Coldharbour Lane 23:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      12:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:05
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 09:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 4h 30m 14:05 Bristol Coach Station 18:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 7h 10m 04:10 Bristol Coach Station 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 7h 55m 05:15 Bristol Coach Station 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 7h 0m 08:15 Bristol Coach Station 15:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £14
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      12:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:05
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 09:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 4h 30m 14:05 Bristol Coach Station 18:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 7h 10m 04:10 Bristol Coach Station 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 7h 55m 05:15 Bristol Coach Station 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 7h 0m 08:15 Bristol Coach Station 15:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      12:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:05
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 50m 01:00 Bristol Coach Station 09:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 4h 30m 14:05 Bristol Coach Station 18:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 7h 10m 04:10 Bristol Coach Station 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 7h 55m 05:15 Bristol Coach Station 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 7h 0m 08:15 Bristol Coach Station 15:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      12:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:05
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £1

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Nottingham is £12 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Nottingham?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Nottingham. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily coaches from Bristol to Nottingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 44 daily coaches between Bristol and Nottingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 147 coaches from Bristol to Nottingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Nottingham, with 21 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Nottingham bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 44 times by bus from Bristol to Nottingham in one click. Book your Bristol to Nottingham bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 0m
Earliest Coach 01:00
Latest Coach 19:45
Daily Bus Connections 44 Ø
Distance 193.2 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Nottingham?

Every day, 44 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Nottingham. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£21
Saturday 06/12
£18
Sunday 07/12
£17
Monday 08/12
£13
Tuesday 09/12
£13
Wednesday 10/12
£13
Thursday 11/12
£12
Friday 12/12
£19
Saturday 13/12
£19
Sunday 14/12
£16
Monday 15/12
£12
Tuesday 16/12
£12
Wednesday 17/12
£12
Thursday 18/12
£14
Friday 19/12
£17
Saturday 20/12
£20
Sunday 21/12
£17
Monday 22/12
£16
Tuesday 23/12
£18
Wednesday 24/12
£24
Thursday 25/12
£25
Friday 26/12
£23
Saturday 27/12
£33
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Nottingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Nottingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Nottingham. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Nottingham, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Nottingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bristol 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 coach from Bristol 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 coaches from Bristol to Nottingham are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Nottingham?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Nottingham timetable.

National Express from Bristol to Nottingham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 4h 0m
Earliest Coach 01:00
Last Coach 19:45
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025

FlixBus from Bristol to Nottingham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 04:10
Last Coach 18:25
Daily Connections 39 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Nottingham

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol and Nottingham. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Nottingham? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Nottingham.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bristol to Nottingham

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol to Nottingham. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bristol to Nottingham bus

How much does a Bristol Nottingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Nottingham bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Nottingham?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £45. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Nottingham.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Nottingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Nottingham is offered by roughly 44 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Nottingham from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Nottingham is provided by National Express and takes 4h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £33. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Nottingham?

The earliest bus to Nottingham departs from Bristol at 01:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Nottingham?

The latest bus to Nottingham departs from Bristol at 19:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Nottingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Nottingham can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Nottingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Nottingham from Bristol?

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 bus for the Bristol Nottingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol 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 travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Nottingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Nottingham

Economy
Economy

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

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