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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $32 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 Bolton to Nottingham
How to get from Bolton to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:10 AM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:55 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:10 AM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:55 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:10 AM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:55 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
G89816+C043475:54 AM4h36Bolton station (BON)10:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)$341One-way1 transfer- G89816+C043445:54 AM3h36Bolton station (BON)9:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:30 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:15 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 AM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:05 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM3h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:40 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)$171One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Nottingham
Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Nottingham.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Nottingham by train.
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