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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Nottingham:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Nottingham costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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