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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Nottingham:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Nottingham costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 56m versus 50m 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 Leicester to Nottingham
How to get from Leicester to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:15 PM0h44Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:59 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:15 PM0h44Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:59 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W708569:50 AM0h21Leicester station (LEI)10:11 AMNottingham station (NOT)$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W708549:20 AM0h31Leicester station (LEI)9:51 AMNottingham station (NOT)$171One-way0 transfers
- W708528:48 AM0h21Leicester station (LEI)9:09 AMNottingham station (NOT)$201One-way0 transfers
- C211949:31 AM0h55Leicester station (LEI)10:26 AMNottingham station (NOT)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 PM0h45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:00 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM0h45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:15 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM0h45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station12:05 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Nottingham:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Nottingham costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
- Around 47 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- 47 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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