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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Nottingham:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Nottingham costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Nottingham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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