The average bus between Nottingham and Stratford takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nottingham to Stratford. 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 twice daily between Nottingham and Stratford. The earliest departure is at 6:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Stratford at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Stratford? 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 Nottingham to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Stratford station via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Nottingham to Stratford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Stratford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.
The distance between Nottingham and Stratford is 176.3 km. The road distance is 214 km.
National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £23–60 and the journey takes 3h.