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Compare train and bus for Paris to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €65, while a bus costs an average of €82.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€65 Average price Cheapest | €82 Average price | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 26m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Paris to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Nottingham:
A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Nottingham costing on average €82.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
The journey is about 4h 5m faster (4h 10m by train vs 8h 15m by car) and roughly €12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€65 vs €76). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Nottingham
How to get from Paris to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM 15h15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 11:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €93 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM 15h15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 11:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €93 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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W708982:02 PM 4h48 Paris Gare du Nord 5:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) €175 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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C215594:02 PM 4h49 Paris Gare du Nord 7:51 PM Nottingham station (NOT) €171 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W708992:02 PM 5h06 Paris Gare du Nord 6:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) €175 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W708981:11 PM 5h39 Paris Gare du Nord 5:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) €175 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM 12h25 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 12:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €93 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM 12h40 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 12:55 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham €93 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM 15h15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 1:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €94 1 One-way 2 transfers
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NX2308:10 PM 6h20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €97 1 One-way 1 transfer
U22440+
NX2308:10 PM 7h35 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 2:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €97 1 One-way 1 transfer
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NX23010:30 AM 7h10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 4:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station €115 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Nottingham:
A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Nottingham costing on average €82.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
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