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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Horley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 $42, while a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Horley:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Horley costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 5h 25m versus 3h 9m 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 Horley
How to get from Nottingham to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 PM5h05Nottingham4:50 AMHorley$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:45 PM5h05Nottingham4:50 AMHorley$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 PM5h05Nottingham4:50 AMHorley$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:50 PM5h30Nottingham8:20 PMHorley$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Horley:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Horley costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 52 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Horley 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Horley by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
- 39 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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