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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $220.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$220 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Aberdeen to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Aberdeen to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Nottingham:
A bus is $168 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Nottingham costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (6h 35m by train vs 7h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $220 compared to roughly $135 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Nottingham
How to get from Aberdeen to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM 12h40 Aberdeen 6:10 AM Nottingham $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:30 PM 12h40 Aberdeen 6:10 AM Nottingham $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 PM 12h40 Aberdeen 6:10 AM Nottingham $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:30 PM 14h40 Aberdeen 6:10 AM Nottingham $35 1 One-way 0 transfers2:30 PM 14h40 Aberdeen 5:10 AM Nottingham $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Nottingham:
A bus is $168 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Nottingham costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Nottingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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