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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
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.
C212819:14 PM1h02Lincoln Central (LCN)10:16 PMNottingham station (NOT)$51One-way0 transfers
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C212819:14 PM1h02Lincoln Central (LCN)10:16 PMNottingham station (NOT)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C2160611:10 AM0h52Lincoln Central (LCN)12:02 PMNottingham station (NOT)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
C217906:08 PM1h03Lincoln Central (LCN)7:11 PMNottingham station (NOT)$81One-way0 transfers
C212797:50 AM0h55Lincoln Central (LCN)8:45 AMNottingham station (NOT)$111One-way0 transfers
C213348:37 AM1h05Lincoln Central (LCN)9:42 AMNottingham station (NOT)$111One-way0 transfers
NX4518:50 AM1h15Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park10:05 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
NX151 · NX15010:40 AM3h15Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park1:55 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- 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 National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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