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Compare bus and train for Harrogate to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Harrogate to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Harrogate to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Nottingham:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Nottingham costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Harrogate to Nottingham
How to get from Harrogate to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrogate to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:15 PM 4h05 Harrogate 7:20 PM Nottingham $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 PM 4h05 Harrogate 7:20 PM Nottingham $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 PM 4h05 Harrogate 7:20 PM Nottingham $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:15 PM 4h05 Harrogate 8:20 PM Nottingham $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Nottingham:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Nottingham costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrogate and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrogate station (HGT) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Harrogate, Station Parade and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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