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Compare bus and train for Dover to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€111 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dover to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dover to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Nottingham:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Nottingham costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dover and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains to go to Nottingham by train.
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