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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bournemouth to Nottingham:
A bus is $103 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Nottingham costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:55 AM10h20Bournemouth8:15 PMNottingham$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:55 AM10h20Bournemouth8:15 PMNottingham$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:15 PM6h45Bournemouth1:00 AMNottingham$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:10 PM9h00Bournemouth10:10 PMNottingham$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Nottingham:
A bus is $103 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Nottingham costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
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