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Compare train and bus 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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$118 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dover to Nottingham
How to get from Dover to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dover to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX007 · NX4509:15 AM8h00Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)5:15 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$621One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX007 · NX4505:50 PM7h45Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)1:35 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
P74833_P74849 · P74386+
Y122446:54 PM3h18Dover Priory (DVP)10:12 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1161One-way2 transfers
Other options
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C520907:45 PM3h25Dover Priory (DVP)11:10 PMNottingham station (NOT)$841One-way1 transfer
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Y122446:48 PM3h24Dover Priory (DVP)10:12 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1161One-way1 transfer
P74964+
Y12311 · EM7000008:48 PM4h13Dover Priory (DVP)1:01 AMNottingham station (NOT)$981One-way2 transfers
NX007 · NX4501:50 PM7h10Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)9:00 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$611One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NX4504:35 AM7h45Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)12:20 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dover to Nottingham:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Nottingham costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 7 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
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