How to travel from Leeds to Nottingham

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 97 km

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€34

Average price

€14

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Cheapest

€22

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2h 11m

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Fastest

1h 41m

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2h 27m

Average total duration

1h 57m

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1h 29m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Nottingham

Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Nottingham:

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Nottingham costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.

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from Leeds to Nottingham

How to get from Leeds to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 PM1h40
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:35 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 PM1h40
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:35 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 PM1h30
    Leeds, Coach Station
    5:15 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    €111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG89755
    12:09 PM1h49
    Leeds station (LDS)
    1:58 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    €201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89743
    10:09 AM1h49
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89737
    9:09 AM1h49
    Leeds station (LDS)
    10:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 AM1h40
    Leeds, Coach Station
    11:30 AMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    €81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM1h40
    Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    3:40 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    €91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:35 AM1h40
    Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    11:15 AMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    €91One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Nottingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Nottingham:

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Nottingham costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 27m.

The Leeds to Nottingham distance is approximately 97 km.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Nottingham is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Nottingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Belfast, Dublin, Paris, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nottingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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