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Compare bus and train for Darlington to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $46, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$102 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Darlington to Nottingham
How to get from Darlington to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C75082+
G910538:11 AM2h47Darlington station (DAR)10:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX591 · NX1832:25 PM4h55Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)7:20 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C75198 · C747599:06 AM2h16Darlington station (DAR)11:22 AMNottingham station (NOT)$701One-way1 transfer
Other options
C75084+
G910589:12 AM2h46Darlington station (DAR)11:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)$661One-way1 transfer
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G90892+
Y123639:35 AM2h55Darlington station (DAR)12:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)$931One-way2 transfers
Y11819+
Y124779:26 AM2h36Darlington station (DAR)12:02 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1211One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Nottingham
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Nottingham:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Nottingham costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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