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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. 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 CHF 37, while a train costs an average of CHF 76.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 76 Average price | CHF 37 Average price Cheapest | CHF 55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Carlisle to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Carlisle to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Nottingham:
A bus is CHF 39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Nottingham costing on average CHF 76.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around CHF 76 compared to roughly CHF 55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 20. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 3h 41m 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.
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How to get from Carlisle to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:55 AM 11h50 Carlisle 12:45 PM Nottingham CHF 42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:55 AM 11h50 Carlisle 12:45 PM Nottingham CHF 42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:55 AM 11h50 Carlisle 12:45 PM Nottingham CHF 42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Nottingham:
A bus is CHF 39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Nottingham costing on average CHF 76.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
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