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Compare train and bus for Bath to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bath to Nottingham:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Nottingham costing on average $109.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (3h 1m by train vs 3h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $51 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 Bath to Nottingham
How to get from Bath to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:05 AM7h15Bath1:20 PMNottingham$251One-way0 transfers
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- 6:05 AM7h15Bath1:20 PMNottingham$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:05 AM7h15Bath1:20 PMNottingham$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:30 AM7h45Bath12:15 PMNottingham$291One-way0 transfers- 6:35 AM7h50Bath2:25 PMNottingham$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Nottingham:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Nottingham costing on average $109.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, First Bristol, Bath & the West to go to Nottingham by bus.
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