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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bristol to Nottingham:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Nottingham costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Nottingham
How to get from Bristol to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:35 PM4h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:05 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:35 PM4h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:05 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C2129911:33 AM2h44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:17 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1571One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G66735 · G0094111:00 AM2h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:59 PMNottingham station (NOT)$661One-way1 transfer
- G00854 · G667129:00 AM3h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:01 PMNottingham station (NOT)$661One-way1 transfer
- G66730 · G0068810:00 AM3h02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:02 PMNottingham station (NOT)$661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:35 AM4h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:25 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
NX100 · NX1508:50 AM5h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:55 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer- NX100 · NX1503:00 PM5h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:20 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Nottingham:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Nottingham costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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