How to travel from Chester to Nottingham

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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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€39

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€17

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2h 28m

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1h 58m

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4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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from Chester to Nottingham

How to get from Chester to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBus
10:30AM5h40
Chester
04:10PMNottingham
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:30AM5h40
Chester
04:10PMNottingham
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:30AM5h40
Chester
04:10PMNottingham
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Nottingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chester and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Chester to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Chester to Nottingham is approximately 73 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Chester to Nottingham is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chester to Nottingham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chester to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Chester to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nottingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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