The average bus between Dunstable and Nottingham takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h. There is a bus service every few hours from Dunstable to Nottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dunstable and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 2:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Dunstable to Nottingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Nottingham station via Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Dunstable to Nottingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Dunstable to Nottingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Dunstable and Nottingham is 126.1 km. The road distance is 169 km.
National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.