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Compare bus and train for Sheffield to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 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 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Sheffield to Nottingham:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Nottingham costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
The journey is about 9m faster (52m by train vs 1h 1m by car) and roughly $0.28 (€0.23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $15 (€12)). 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 Sheffield to Nottingham
How to get from Sheffield to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G8973710:06 AM0h52Sheffield station (SHF)10:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)$31One-way0 transfers
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G8973710:06 AM0h52Sheffield station (SHF)10:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C0435010:40 AM0h50Sheffield station (SHF)11:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)$41One-way0 transfers
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C0435411:40 AM0h50Sheffield station (SHF)12:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)$41One-way0 transfers
G897329:06 AM0h52Sheffield station (SHF)9:58 AMNottingham station (NOT)$41One-way0 transfers
C043632:40 PM0h50Sheffield station (SHF)3:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)$41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 AM1h15Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:15 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 AM1h20Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)7:35 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
NX2401:15 AM1h10Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)2:25 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Nottingham:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Nottingham costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Nottingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited.
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