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Compare train and bus for Newport to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 $36, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Newport to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Newport to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Nottingham:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Nottingham costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 57m by train vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $80 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 Newport to Nottingham
How to get from Newport to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:00 AM 2h59 Newport 1:59 PM Nottingham $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 2h59 Newport 1:59 PM Nottingham $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 2h59 Newport 1:59 PM Nottingham $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:00 PM 2h59 Newport 3:59 PM Nottingham $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:00 PM 3h00 Newport 8:00 PM Nottingham $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:59 AM 3h01 Newport 11:00 AM Nottingham $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Nottingham:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Nottingham costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Queensway and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Nottingham by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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