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Compare train and bus for Chester to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Chester 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 Chester to Nottingham:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Nottingham costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Nottingham by train.
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