How to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham

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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $14.

Distance: 31 miles (51 km)

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Bus

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$19

Average price

1h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

56m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Nottingham:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Nottingham costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lincoln and Nottingham including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lincoln to Nottingham among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Lincoln to Nottingham

How to get from Lincoln to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • East Midlands RailwayC21281
    9:14 PM1h02
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    10:16 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayC21281
    9:14 PM1h02
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    10:16 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC21606
    11:10 AM0h52
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    12:02 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC21790
    6:08 PM1h03
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    7:11 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21279
    7:50 AM0h55
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    8:45 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21334
    8:37 AM1h05
    Lincoln Central (LCN)
    9:42 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX451
    8:50 AM1h15
    Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park
    10:05 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX151 · NX150
    10:40 AM3h15
    Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park
    1:55 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lincoln to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lincoln to Nottingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lincoln and Nottingham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Nottingham:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Nottingham costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

The distance from Lincoln to Nottingham is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Lincoln to Nottingham is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lincoln to Nottingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lincoln to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lincoln to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Lincoln to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nottingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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