How to travel from Coventry to Nottingham

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Compare bus and train for Coventry to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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Driving

$28

Average price

$22

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Cheapest

$19

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2h 9m

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Fastest

1h 39m

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30m

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2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

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30m

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1h 9m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $22.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Nottingham:

A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Nottingham costing on average $28.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Coventry and Nottingham including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Coventry to Nottingham among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.71. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Travel options
from Coventry to Nottingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Coventry to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM3h29
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    11:59 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM3h29
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    11:59 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00684+Avanti West CoastW33904
    8:36 AM1h46
    Coventry station (COV)
    10:22 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00851 · G01062+East Midlands RailwayC21302
    9:30 AM1h47
    Coventry station (COV)
    11:17 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    $521One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00787+East Midlands RailwayW70858+West Midlands TrainsW11279
    8:56 AM1h56
    Coventry station (COV)
    10:52 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00849 · G01060+East Midlands RailwayC21303
    8:30 AM1h47
    Coventry station (COV)
    10:17 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    $671One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM3h45
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    12:15 AMNottingham, University of Nottingham
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX230
    1:50 AM3h00
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    4:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM4h30
    Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
    8:30 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry 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 Coventry to Nottingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and Nottingham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $22.

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Nottingham:

A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Nottingham costing on average $28.

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 44m.

The distance from Coventry to Nottingham is approximately 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from Coventry to Nottingham is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Nottingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to Nottingham by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Nottingham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Coventry to Nottingham:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nottingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Nottingham, you can explore Old Market Square for shopping and dining, enjoy birdwatching at Attenborough Nature Reserve, and catch performances at Nottingham Playhouse. Visit Green's Windmill and Science Centre for interactive exhibits and stroll through The Arboretum. Notable sights include Nottingham Castle with its panoramic views and museum, Wollaton Hall housing the Natural History Museum, The City of Caves, Nottingham Contemporary art gallery, and the historic Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem pub.
To fully experience Nottingham's key attractions, such as Nottingham Castle, the City of Caves, and Wollaton Hall, a 2 to 3-day stay is recommended.
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