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Nottingham Contemporary
Major contemporary art gallery with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in the Lace Market.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Nottingham will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Coventry to Nottingham without transferring at least once.
G00855 · G00686
G00849 · G00684
G66627+
C21652+
W11297
G00855 · G01064+
C21301
G00686+
W33935
G00684+
W33904
G00855 · G01064+
C21301
G00849 · G01060+
C21303
G00686+
W33935
G00855 · G00686Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Nottingham:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Nottingham costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.36 (€-8.44). The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34105+ G00844 | 8:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h53 | 9:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00849 · G01060+ C21303 | 8:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h47 | 10:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
G00849 · G00684 | 8:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h52 | 10:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
W33904+ G00684 | 8:36 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h46 | 10:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
W70858+ W11279+ G00787 | 8:56 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h56 | 10:52 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
W33945+ G00938 | 9:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h54 | 11:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
W34151+ G66712 | 10:06 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h55 | 12:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00855 · G01064+ C21301 | 10:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h47 | 12:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
G00855 · G00686 | 10:30 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h52 | 12:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
W33935+ G00686 | 10:35 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h47 | 12:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C17883+ G00698+ C21256 | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h01 | 12:46 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C21652+ W11297+ G66627 | 10:56 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h54 | 12:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Coventry to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 3:52 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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