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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$72 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to London
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 itās the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:45 PM2h20Nottingham, University of Nottingham12:05 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:45 PM2h20Nottingham, University of Nottingham12:05 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C216725:50 PM1h36Nottingham station (NOT)7:26 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$831One-way0 transfers
Other options
W707448:48 PM1h51Nottingham station (NOT)10:39 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$291One-way0 transfers
W707489:42 PM2h11Nottingham station (NOT)11:53 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$291One-way0 transfers
C216697:12 PM1h42Nottingham station (NOT)8:54 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM2h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:05 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 PM2h45Nottingham, University of Nottingham12:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM3h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station12:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$131One-way0 transfers
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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 $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to London costing on average $72.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 46 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 East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
- 44 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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