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Compare bus and train for Preston to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m 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 Preston to Nottingham:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Nottingham costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Nottingham
How to get from Preston to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX181 · NX170 · NX2403:20 AM6h10Preston, Bus Station9:30 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$521One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX181 · NX170 · NX2403:20 AM6h10Preston, Bus Station9:30 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$521One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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C7207010:01 AM2h52Preston station (PRE)12:53 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1221One-way2 transfers
Other options
L10861 · Y24983+Y1236410:24 AM3h09Preston station (PRE)1:33 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1221One-way2 transfers- L11046+Y1236611:22 AM3h08Preston station (PRE)2:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1221One-way1 transfer
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L36560+Y123628:59 AM3h35Preston station (PRE)12:34 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1221One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Nottingham:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Nottingham costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
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