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Compare bus and train for Bracknell to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bracknell to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Bracknell to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Nottingham:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Nottingham costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$75. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 44m 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 Bracknell to Nottingham
How to get from Bracknell to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bracknell to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:22 AM 3h24 Bracknell 11:46 AM Nottingham $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
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8:22 AM 3h24 Bracknell 11:46 AM Nottingham $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest

10:20 AM 3h02 Bracknell 1:22 PM Nottingham $228 1 One-way 2 transfers
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5:20 PM 3h26 Bracknell 8:46 PM Nottingham $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
5:53 AM 3h53 Bracknell 9:46 AM Nottingham $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
10:50 AM 3h56 Bracknell 2:46 PM Nottingham $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Nottingham:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Nottingham costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bracknell and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bracknell station (BCE) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bracknell, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Nottingham by train.
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