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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m 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 Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bristol:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bristol costing on average $90 (€75).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€75) compared to roughly $62 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27 (-€23). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 40m 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 Bristol
How to get from Nottingham to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:40 PM4h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station8:30 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:40 PM4h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station8:30 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W29885+
C213141:53 PM2h39Nottingham station (NOT)4:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1001One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01117 · W298933:07 PM3h00Nottingham station (NOT)6:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$761One-way1 transfer
- G00754 · W298851:41 PM2h51Nottingham station (NOT)4:32 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$841One-way1 transfer
- G01100 · G011439:07 AM3h00Nottingham station (NOT)12:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:00 AM4h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$291One-way0 transfers
NX150 · NX1003:00 PM5h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$301One-way1 transfer- NX152 · NX10112:45 PM4h25Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:10 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bristol:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bristol costing on average $90 (€75).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Bristol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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