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Compare train and bus 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m 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.
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The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Nottingham:
A bus is $68 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Nottingham costing on average $87 (€69).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- 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 train and bus 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 Trains, CrossCountry, LNER, 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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