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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Nottingham to Birmingham:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Birmingham costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Birmingham
How to get from Nottingham to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G007625:41 PM1h14Nottingham station (NOT)6:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G007625:41 PM1h14Nottingham station (NOT)6:55 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C218236:17 PM1h09Nottingham station (NOT)7:26 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$391One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G007469:41 AM1h14Nottingham station (NOT)10:55 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$181One-way0 transfers
- G0110310:07 AM1h17Nottingham station (NOT)11:24 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$181One-way0 transfers
- G007604:41 PM1h15Nottingham station (NOT)5:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$211One-way0 transfers
- NX1837:15 PM2h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:15 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
- NX1503:00 PM2h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:05 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM1h50Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)5:35 PMBirmingham$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Birmingham:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Birmingham costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Birmingham 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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