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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Nottingham:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Nottingham costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
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How to get from Norwich to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:05 AM10h30Norwich6:35 PMNottingham$391One-way0 transfers
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8:05 AM10h30Norwich6:35 PMNottingham$391One-way0 transfers
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8:05 AM10h30Norwich6:35 PMNottingham$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Nottingham:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Nottingham costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, east_midlands_trains to go to Nottingham by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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