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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. 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 train costs an average of $17, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Lincoln to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Nottingham:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Nottingham costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Lincoln to Nottingham
How to get from Lincoln to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C212809:11 PM 0h55 Lincoln Central (LCN) 10:06 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C212809:11 PM 0h55 Lincoln Central (LCN) 10:06 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C216019:26 AM 0h52 Lincoln Central (LCN) 10:18 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C218245:18 PM 0h58 Lincoln Central (LCN) 6:16 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
C216144:18 PM 0h58 Lincoln Central (LCN) 5:16 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
C218262:18 PM 1h00 Lincoln Central (LCN) 3:18 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX4519:00 AM 1h05 Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park 10:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX151 · NX15010:40 AM 3h15 Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park 1:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Nottingham:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lincoln to Nottingham costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- 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.
- 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 Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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