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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 zł70, while a train costs an average of zł191.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł191 Average price | zł70 Average price Cheapest | zł140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Nottingham:
A bus is zł121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Nottingham costing on average zł191.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around zł191 compared to roughly zł140 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-51.02. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Nottingham
How to get from Oxford to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM6h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station3:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Stationzł831One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM6h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station3:50 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Stationzł831One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX160 · NX15212:05 PM4h10Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:15 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Stationzł1151One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM6h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:05 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Stationzł951One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM6h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:20 PMNottingham, University of Nottinghamzł951One-way1 transfer
- UCX5 · NX23010:30 PM6h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Stationzł1291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Nottingham:
A bus is zł121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Nottingham costing on average zł191.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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