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Compare train and bus for Stevenage to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stevenage to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stevenage to Nottingham:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stevenage to Nottingham costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $37 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 Stevenage to Nottingham
How to get from Stevenage to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stevenage to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM4h40Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)1:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM4h40Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)1:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C597351:55 PM1h29Stevenage station (SVG)3:24 PMNottingham station (NOT)$521One-way1 transfer
Other options
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W3287212:17 PM2h33Stevenage station (SVG)2:50 PMNottingham station (NOT)$491One-way1 transfer
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C597382:55 PM1h30Stevenage station (SVG)4:25 PMNottingham station (NOT)$521One-way1 transfer
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C5973312:55 PM1h31Stevenage station (SVG)2:26 PMNottingham station (NOT)$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM5h10Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)2:20 AMNottingham, University of Nottingham$191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM6h20Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)11:30 PMNottingham, University of Nottingham$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM6h30Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)11:40 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stevenage to Nottingham:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stevenage to Nottingham costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stevenage and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stevenage station (SVG) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
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