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Nottingham Contemporary
Major contemporary art gallery with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in the Lace Market.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Harrogate to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harrogate to Nottingham will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 buses that leave Harrogate for Nottingham on Mon, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 118 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate 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 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Nottingham:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Nottingham costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Transdev Harrogate | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Buses from Harrogate to Nottingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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