How to travel from Nottingham to Bristol

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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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$27

Average price

Cheapest

$77

Average price

4h 59m

Average total duration

4h 29m

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30m

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4h 1m

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Fastest

3h 31m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Nottingham to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
12:40PM8h05
Nottingham
08:45PMBristol
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
12:40PM8h05
Nottingham
08:45PMBristol
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:40AM4h00
Nottingham
02:40PMBristol
$231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
03:45PM7h30
Nottingham
11:15PMBristol
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:10PM8h55
Nottingham
03:05AMBristol
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:10PM6h25
Nottingham
11:35PMBristol
$241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Bristol

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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Bristol including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bristol costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Nottingham to Bristol is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Bristol is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Bristol:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nottingham to Bristol:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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