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Compare bus and train for Castle Donington to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castle Donington to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Castle Donington to London:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castle Donington to London costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Castle Donington to London
How to get from Castle Donington to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castle Donington to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:50 AM2h35Derby, Bus Station1:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:50 AM2h35Derby, Bus Station1:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W707545:43 AM1h24East Midlands Parkway (EMD)7:07 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$1151One-way0 transfers
Other options
W7069110:25 AM1h30East Midlands Parkway (EMD)11:55 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$591One-way0 transfers
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C019399:06 AM2h26Attenborough station (ATB)11:32 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$651One-way2 transfers
W706664:55 AM2h06Long Eaton station (LGE)7:01 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$741One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 PM2h35Derby, Bus Station10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM2h40Derby, Bus Station1:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM2h45Derby, Bus Station9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Castle Donington to London:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castle Donington to London costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castle Donington and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from East Midlands Parkway (EMD) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with National Express.
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