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Compare bus and train for Gloucester to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Gloucester to Nottingham:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Nottingham costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
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How to get from Gloucester to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 AM9h35Gloucester8:15 PMNottingham$241One-way0 transfers
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10:40 AM9h35Gloucester8:15 PMNottingham$241One-way0 transfers
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10:40 AM9h35Gloucester8:15 PMNottingham$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Nottingham:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Nottingham costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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