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Nottingham Contemporary
Major contemporary art gallery with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in the Lace Market.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newbury to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newbury to Nottingham will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newbury for Nottingham on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 31 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 Newbury to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to Nottingham:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Nottingham costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.03 (€-17.78). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 30m 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.
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Trains from Newbury to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Historic district of red-brick warehouses and creative spaces, ideal for walking and photography.
Central gathering place and one of the city's main orientation points for visitors.
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Moderate by UK standards. Chain cafés and pubs are affordable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if service is good and no service charge is added. Pubs usually do not expect tips. Round up taxi fares.
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