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Compare train for Peterborough to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. 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 train costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Peterborough to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $21 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 Peterborough to Nottingham
How to get from Peterborough to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C2181012:27 PM 1h08 Peterborough station (PBO) 1:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C2181012:27 PM 1h08 Peterborough station (PBO) 1:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G080541:34 PM 1h01 Peterborough station (PBO) 2:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C218092:25 PM 1h10 Peterborough station (PBO) 3:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
C215931:26 PM 1h09 Peterborough station (PBO) 2:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G081121:57 PM 1h27 Peterborough station (PBO) 3:24 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Nottingham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Nottingham by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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