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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Chester to Nottingham:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Nottingham costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
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How to get from Chester to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:15 PM7h50Chester11:05 PMNottingham$261One-way0 transfers
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- 3:15 PM7h50Chester11:05 PMNottingham$261One-way0 transfers
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- 3:15 PM7h50Chester11:05 PMNottingham$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Nottingham:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Nottingham costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
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