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Compare bus and train for Plymouth to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč1348 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč1348, while a train costs an average of Kč3581.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč3581 Average price | Kč1348 Average price Cheapest | Kč1995 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Plymouth to Nottingham:
A bus is Kč2233 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Nottingham costing on average Kč3581.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
Tickets start at around Kč3581 compared to roughly Kč1995 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-1585.51. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 40m 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 Plymouth to Nottingham
How to get from Plymouth to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:14 AM7h18Plymouth3:32 PMNottinghamKč23541One-way0 transfers
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8:14 AM7h18Plymouth3:32 PMNottinghamKč23541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:44 AM6h03Plymouth5:47 PMNottinghamKč59391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Nottingham:
A bus is Kč2233 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Nottingham costing on average Kč3581.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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