How to travel from Cambridge to Nottingham

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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 prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 74 miles (120 km)

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€43

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€24

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2h 32m

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2h 2m

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4h 15m

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3h 45m

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from Cambridge to Nottingham

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

Our recommendation

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

Abellio Greater AngliaP48841+East Midlands TrainsY12443
08:25AM2h10
Cambridge North (CMB)
10:35AMNottingham station (NOT)
$471One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:00AM9h20
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
11:20AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47295+East Midlands TrainsY12446
09:30AM2h05
Cambridge North (CMB)
11:35AMNottingham station (NOT)
$901One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great NorthernG81625+East Midlands TrainsY12448
10:21AM2h14
Cambridge North (CMB)
12:35PMNottingham station (NOT)
$651One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75394+LNERC40792+East Midlands TrainsY12653
09:00AM2h24
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:24AMNottingham station (NOT)
$901One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC75396+LNERC40797+East Midlands TrainsC51444
10:00AM2h25
Cambridge station (CBG)
12:25PMNottingham station (NOT)
$901One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX777 · NX240
09:50AM3h35
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
01:25PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM9h40
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
10:10PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM9h55
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
10:25PMNottingham, University of Nottingham
$291One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Nottingham.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Cambridge to Nottingham including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Nottingham is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€9) compared to other travel options to Nottingham:

Taking a bus costs $16 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $27 (€24).

The quickest way to travel to Nottingham from Cambridge is by train, which takes on average 1 h 58 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 30 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 74 miles (119 km) between Cambridge and Nottingham.

The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Nottingham is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • 7 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cambridge to Nottingham:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Nottingham:

  • You can take a bus from Cambridge to Nottingham with National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€9) with FlixBus from Cambridge to Nottingham.
  • You can take a train from Cambridge to Nottingham with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, LNER, Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $27 (€24) with East Midlands Trains from Cambridge to Nottingham.

Yes, there are direct routes from Cambridge to Nottingham with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Nottingham with.

Direct services to Nottingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers traveling from Cambridge to Nottingham don't make Nottingham their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Nottingham are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Skegness or Edinburgh, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Nottingham to any of these top destinations today!

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