The average bus between Watford Junction and Nottingham takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Nottingham station via Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Watford Junction to Nottingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Watford Junction to Nottingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Watford Junction and Nottingham is 152.4 km. The road distance is 191 km.
National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m.