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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nottingham to York
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to York:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to York costing on average $66.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to York
How to get from Nottingham to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM 4h05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 10:30 PM York, Train Station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:25 PM 4h05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 10:30 PM York, Train Station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
C21731+C020008:45 AM 1h41 Nottingham station (NOT) 10:26 AM York station (YRK) $119 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C21600+
G0073910:17 AM 2h03 Nottingham station (NOT) 12:20 PM York station (YRK) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21804+G80211+
G896888:45 AM 2h18 Nottingham station (NOT) 11:03 AM York station (YRK) $49 1 One-way 2 transfers - C21812+G89691+G80216
9:45 AM 2h18 Nottingham station (NOT) 12:03 PM York station (YRK) $49 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX467 · YC840
3:40 AM 4h21 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:01 AM York, Station Rd $17 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX183 · YC840
9:55 AM 3h30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 1:25 PM York, Station Rd $24 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX240 · YC843
1:35 PM 4h30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 6:05 PM York, Station Rd $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to York:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to York costing on average $66.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Hull Trains to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
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