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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of NOK 412 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 412, while a train costs an average of NOK 781.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 781 Average price | NOK 412 Average price Cheapest | NOK 417 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Darlington to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Darlington to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Nottingham:
A bus is NOK 370 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Nottingham costing on average NOK 781.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 24m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 781 compared to roughly NOK 417 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 PM 4h55 Darlington 7:20 PM Nottingham NOK 434 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:25 PM 4h55 Darlington 7:20 PM Nottingham NOK 434 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:25 PM 4h55 Darlington 7:20 PM Nottingham NOK 434 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Nottingham:
A bus is NOK 370 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Nottingham costing on average NOK 781.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 9 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Nottingham by train.
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