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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $31 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Nottingham:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Nottingham costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P241646:58 PM2h31Bolton station (BON)9:29 PMNottingham station (NOT)$181One-way1 transfer
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P241646:58 PM2h31Bolton station (BON)9:29 PMNottingham station (NOT)$181One-way1 transfer
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C04380+
P241646:58 PM2h31Bolton station (BON)9:29 PMNottingham station (NOT)$181One-way1 transfer
Other options
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P241697:58 PM2h36Bolton station (BON)10:34 PMNottingham station (NOT)$181One-way1 transfer
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C215815:58 PM2h32Bolton station (BON)8:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)$221One-way1 transfer
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G665875:21 PM2h56Bolton station (BON)8:17 PMNottingham station (NOT)$281One-way2 transfers
NX424 · NX18311:15 PM10h35Bolton, Interchange9:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Nottingham:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Nottingham costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- 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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