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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 $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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$51 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Nottingham:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Nottingham costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Trains, CrossCountry, LNER, Great Northern, Thameslink, Cross Country, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
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