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Compare bus and train for Basingstoke to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $158.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Basingstoke to Nottingham
How to get from Basingstoke to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:04 AM3h42Basingstoke9:46 AMNottingham$2241One-way2 transfers
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6:04 AM3h42Basingstoke9:46 AMNottingham$2241One-way2 transfers
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8:29 AM3h17Basingstoke11:46 AMNottingham$2341One-way2 transfers
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4:59 PM3h47Basingstoke8:46 PMNottingham$2241One-way2 transfers
1:55 PM3h51Basingstoke5:46 PMNottingham$2241One-way2 transfers
10:53 AM3h53Basingstoke2:46 PMNottingham$2241One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Nottingham:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Nottingham costing on average $158 (€126).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
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