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Compare train and bus for Horley to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. 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 €26, while a train costs an average of €78.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Horley to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Horley to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Nottingham:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Nottingham costing on average €78.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €23. The journey takes 5h 30m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Nottingham
How to get from Horley to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM 5h20 Horley 1:10 PM Nottingham €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:50 AM 5h20 Horley 1:10 PM Nottingham €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:50 AM 5h20 Horley 1:10 PM Nottingham €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:30 PM 10h45 Horley 10:15 AM Nottingham €15 1 One-way 0 transfers9:50 PM 6h00 Horley 3:50 AM Nottingham €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Nottingham:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Nottingham costing on average €78.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 52 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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