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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 6m. 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 €27.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m 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.
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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.

There are 2 options to travel between London and Nottingham including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Nottingham from London is by taking a coach, which costs on average €7.
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Nottingham:
A coach is €26 less than a train with an average ticket price of €33 from London to Nottingham.
The fastest way from London to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Nottingham that take longer:
Coach takes 2 h 35 min on average.
The distance from London to Nottingham is approximately 175 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Nottingham is:
- 40 coaches per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Nottingham as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Nottingham:
- Coaches mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International and arrive in Nottingham.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Nottingham:
- You can go to Nottingham from London by coach with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or London Buses. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €7 with FlixBus from London to Nottingham on Omio.
- You can travel by train between London and Nottingham with East Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains, and you can find LNER London to Nottingham tickets for €33 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
- You can find 38 direct coaches per day to Nottingham with National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Nottingham with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Nottingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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