How to travel from Nottingham to Bristol

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Travel Information from Nottingham to Bristol

distanceDistance120 miles (193 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$9 - $31
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 5 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $31 (€26) • 2 h 37 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or CrossCountry

Travel 120 miles (193 km) by train or bus from Nottingham to Bristol. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Nottingham to Bristol.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Bristol

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 27 10Cheapest
Average price 77 21Cheapest
Average duration2h 36m5h 10m
Direct Options
First departure2:39 AM12:03 AM
Last departure9:00 PM10:40 PM
No. of daily departures615
Companies
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Great Western Railway
  • Cross Country
  • FlixBus
  • Megabus
  • National Express

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from Nottingham to Bristol

How to get from Nottingham to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Nottingham to Bristol is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cross Country
05:53AM3h37
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:30AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1581One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Cross Country
05:53AM3h37
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:30AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1581One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Cross Country
05:53AM3h13
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:06AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1581One-way
2 transfers

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Find the best route to Bristol from Nottingham with Omio's travel partners National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Nottingham and Bristol. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from Nottingham to Bristol, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Bristol

      FAQs: Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Bristol.
      FAQs

      There are 2 ways to get from Nottingham to Bristol: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Bristol is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

      This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bristol:

      Taking a bus costs $21 (€19) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $31 (€26).

      The fastest way to get to Bristol from Nottingham is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 37 min.

      Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

      Bus takes 5 h 15 min on average.

      The distance is approximately 120 miles (193 km) from Nottingham to Bristol.

      The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Bristol is:

      • 1 bus a day.
      • 9 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Nottingham to Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Nottingham to Bristol:

      • Most travelers take a bus from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St to Bristol, Airport Bus Station.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Nottingham to Bristol:

      • You can travel between Nottingham and Bristol by bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $9 (€8) with Megabus from Nottingham to Bristol.
      • You can travel by train from Nottingham to Bristol with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail or east_midlands_trains, and you can find CrossCountry Nottingham to Bristol tickets for $31 (€26) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Nottingham to Bristol with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Bristol with Megabus with 1 direct bus per day.

      Direct services to Bristol tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Looking to extend your trip from Nottingham to Bristol? Many Omio customers who go from Nottingham to Bristol usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Cardiff, Manchester, Bath or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Cardiff, Manchester, Bath or Birmingham from Bristol, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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