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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Nottingham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the Journey from Nottingham to London
Nottingham is located 176 kilometers north of London. Convenient bus, train and air transport is available between the two cities for those traveling in the UK. Trains offer the speediest option covering the route in half the time of buses. However, the absence of direct flights makes the plane the most time-consuming choice when factoring in transit times and airport shuttles at either end.
Return journeys from London to Nottingham are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to London:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to London costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and London 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 London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- 36 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
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