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Compare train and bus for London to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Nottingham
How to get from London to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:35 AM2h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:20 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX45010:00 PM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:00 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y122019:35 AM1h33London St Pancras International (STP)11:08 AMNottingham station (NOT)$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
C521588:35 AM1h34London St Pancras International (STP)10:09 AMNottingham station (NOT)$451One-way0 transfers
Y1220310:05 AM1h45London St Pancras International (STP)11:50 AMNottingham station (NOT)$711One-way0 transfers
Y121989:05 AM1h45London St Pancras International (STP)10:50 AMNottingham station (NOT)$711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:05 AM2h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:45 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM3h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:20 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$211One-way0 transfers
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Travel from London to Nottingham: Journey Details
Travelers in the UK journeying from London to Nottingham can choose between buses, trains and flights. Buses depart almost every hour and take approximately 3 hours, while trains are even quicker and more frequent. If you must fly, there are even flights to nearby airports, although when you factor in travel to and from the airport, express trains probably work out much faster.
Return trips from Nottingham to London are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Nottingham:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
- 38 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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