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Compare train and bus for Croydon to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Nottingham:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Nottingham costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
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How to get from Croydon to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Croydon to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM2h55Croydon9:25 AMNottingham$91One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM2h55Croydon9:25 AMNottingham$91One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM2h55Croydon9:25 AMNottingham$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Nottingham:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Nottingham costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink to go to Nottingham by train.
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