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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Cheltenham to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Nottingham:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Nottingham costing on average $60 (€50).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€50) compared to roughly $34 (€29) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Nottingham
How to get from Cheltenham to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM 8h50 Cheltenham 7:55 PM Nottingham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:05 AM 8h50 Cheltenham 7:55 PM Nottingham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 PM 3h20 Cheltenham 11:05 PM Nottingham $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:40 PM 8h35 Cheltenham 12:15 AM Nottingham $20 1 One-way 0 transfers8:50 AM 8h15 Cheltenham 5:05 PM Nottingham $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:57 PM 5h43 Cheltenham 12:40 AM Nottingham $229 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Nottingham:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Nottingham costing on average $60 (€50).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Nottingham by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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