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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nottingham to Bath
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Bath, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bath:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bath costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 2h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $51 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 Nottingham to Bath
How to get from Nottingham to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:40 AM 8h15 Nottingham 2:55 PM Bath $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:40 AM 8h15 Nottingham 2:55 PM Bath $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:15 PM 7h05 Nottingham 12:20 AM Bath $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:25 PM 7h15 Nottingham 11:40 PM Bath $26 1 One-way 0 transfers1:20 PM 8h10 Nottingham 9:30 PM Bath $27 1 One-way 0 transfers1:30 AM 8h55 Nottingham 10:25 AM Bath $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bath:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bath costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Bath by train.
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