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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London 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 12m. 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 €17.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m 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 Nottingham to London
How to get from Nottingham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:15 AM2h30Nottingham, University of Nottingham1:45 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:20 PM2h40Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)8:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C515668:50 AM1h37Nottingham station (NOT)10:27 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€1261One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Y118158:37 AM1h56Nottingham station (NOT)10:33 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€811One-way1 transfer
C516079:12 AM1h43Nottingham station (NOT)10:55 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€1101One-way0 transfers
C515688:12 AM1h54Nottingham station (NOT)10:06 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€1101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 AM2h40Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)2:15 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM2h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station1:45 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€151One-way0 transfers
NX45110:20 AM3h30Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to London:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to London costing on average €17.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
- 36 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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