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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč1119 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč1119, while a train costs an average of Kč1363.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč1363 Average price | Kč1119 Average price Cheapest | Kč713 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Nottingham:
A bus is Kč244 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Nottingham costing on average Kč1363.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around Kč1363 compared to roughly Kč713 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-649.92. The journey takes 2h 3m versus 2h 2m 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 Cambridge to Nottingham
How to get from Cambridge to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P768288:25 AM2h10Cambridge North (CMB)10:35 AMNottingham station (NOT)Kč12451One-way1 transfer
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P768288:25 AM2h10Cambridge North (CMB)10:35 AMNottingham station (NOT)Kč12451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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P762337:26 AM2h09Cambridge North (CMB)9:35 AMNottingham station (NOT)Kč13921One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C185356:19 AM2h23Cambridge North (CMB)8:42 AMNottingham station (NOT)Kč19321One-way1 transfer
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C597239:00 AM2h24Cambridge station (CBG)11:24 AMNottingham station (NOT)Kč19321One-way2 transfers
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C597166:57 AM2h27Cambridge station (CBG)9:24 AMNottingham station (NOT)Kč19321One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Nottingham:
A bus is Kč244 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Nottingham costing on average Kč1363.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Hull Trains, Greater Anglia to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
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