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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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bristol:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bristol costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€40). The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
FlixBus6:00 AM4h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 AM4h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:45 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G01140+
C213358:53 AM2h38Nottingham station (NOT)11:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1651One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G00745 · G011408:38 AM2h53Nottingham station (NOT)11:31 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$671One-way1 transfer
- G01101 · G011449:07 AM3h00Nottingham station (NOT)12:07 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$671One-way1 transfer
- G01098+
G154778:07 AM3h20Nottingham station (NOT)11:27 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$1011One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:40 PM4h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station8:30 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM6h25Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)11:35 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$191One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM6h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bristol:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bristol costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 22 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.
- 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, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bristol by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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