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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Nottingham:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Nottingham costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Carlisle to Nottingham
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.
- NX590 · NX13310:45 AM7h20Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)6:05 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX590 · NX13310:45 AM7h20Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)6:05 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W33369+
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C180231:06 PM3h47Carlisle station (CAR)4:53 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1211One-way2 transfers
Other options
C32541 · G8978012:23 PM5h36Carlisle station (CAR)5:59 PMNottingham station (NOT)$751One-way1 transfer- W33369+
C21391+G667831:06 PM3h47Carlisle station (CAR)4:53 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1511One-way2 transfers - W33256+C21392+G0094812:08 PM3h47Carlisle station (CAR)3:55 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1751One-way2 transfers
- NX181 · NX18312:55 AM8h55Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street)9:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 AM12h55Carlisle2:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$571One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 AM11h35Carlisle1:30 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Nottingham:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Nottingham costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Nottingham by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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