How to travel from Brighton to Nottingham

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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. 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 $40, while a train costs an average of $105.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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$105

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$40

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$65

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3h 37m

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3h 7m

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30m

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6h 53m

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6h 23m

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3h 35m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Nottingham

Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $40.

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Nottingham:

A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Nottingham costing on average $105.

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Nottingham among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 28m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $65 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.

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from Brighton to Nottingham

How to get from Brighton to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Brighton to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
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  • National Express
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  • FlixBus
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  • National Express
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FAQs: Travel from Brighton to Nottingham

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There are 2 options to travel between Brighton and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $40.

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Nottingham:

A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Nottingham costing on average $105.

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 53m.

The distance from Brighton to Nottingham is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Nottingham is:
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brighton to Nottingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brighton to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Southern, Hull Trains to go to Nottingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Brighton to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Belfast, Dublin, Paris, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nottingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nottingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Nottingham, you can explore Old Market Square for shopping and dining, enjoy birdwatching at Attenborough Nature Reserve, and catch performances at Nottingham Playhouse. Visit Green's Windmill and Science Centre for interactive exhibits and stroll through The Arboretum. Notable sights include Nottingham Castle with its panoramic views and museum, Wollaton Hall housing the Natural History Museum, The City of Caves, Nottingham Contemporary art gallery, and the historic Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem pub.
To fully experience Nottingham's key attractions, such as Nottingham Castle, the City of Caves, and Wollaton Hall, a 2 to 3-day stay is recommended.

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