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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $165.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$165 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bournemouth to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Bournemouth to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Nottingham:
A bus is $129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Nottingham costing on average $165.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $165 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$95. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Nottingham
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.
3:30 PM 7h40 Bournemouth 11:10 PM Nottingham $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:30 PM 7h40 Bournemouth 11:10 PM Nottingham $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM 7h30 Bournemouth 10:15 PM Nottingham $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:10 PM 7h49 Bournemouth 11:59 PM Nottingham $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Nottingham:
A bus is $129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Nottingham costing on average $165.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
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