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Compare train and bus for London to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €63.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€63 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 London to Nottingham:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average €63.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 1h 36m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around €63 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Nottingham
How to get from London to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:05 AM2h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:25 AMNottingham, University of Nottingham€111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:05 AM2h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:25 AMNottingham, University of Nottingham€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C216511:35 PM1h33London St Pancras International (STP)3:08 PMNottingham station (NOT)€491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C2176510:35 PM1h52London St Pancras International (STP)12:27 AMNottingham station (NOT)€361One-way0 transfers
- C2165211:05 AM1h45London St Pancras International (STP)12:50 PMNottingham station (NOT)€411One-way0 transfers
- W7087412:05 PM1h45London St Pancras International (STP)1:50 PMNottingham station (NOT)€411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 AM2h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:40 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM2h55London, Victoria Coach Station9:25 AMNottingham, University of Nottingham€111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM3h10London, Victoria Coach Station9:40 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€111One-way0 transfers
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Travel from London to Nottingham: Journey Details
Travelers in the UK journeying from London to Nottingham can choose between buses, trains and flights. Buses depart almost every hour and take approximately 3 hours, while trains are even quicker and more frequent. If you must fly, there are even flights to nearby airports, although when you factor in travel to and from the airport, express trains probably work out much faster.
Return trips from Nottingham to London are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Nottingham:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average €63.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 59 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains to go to Nottingham by train.
- 55 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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