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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 €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 175 km
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €53 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Nottingham.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Nottingham:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average €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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, London Buses to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Nottingham by train.
- 38 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
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