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Compare train and coach for London to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 175 km
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Nottingham from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Nottingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from London to Nottingham
London to Nottingham is a journey of roughly 175km, and covering the distance is most convenient by train or bus. Travelling by train is generally the quickest option, with direct rail services from London St Pancras station to Nottingham station taking just 01:40h. Travelling from London to Nottingham by bus takes roughly 3 hours in comparison.
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London to Nottingham Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from London to Nottingham?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Nottingham
The cheapest way to travel from London to Nottingham is by coach. Bus services from London to Nottingham depart from London Victoria Bus Station and terminate in Nottingham Coach Station. Services are operated by National Express and direct services depart in about every hour and a half. The last service to depart for Nottingham leaves at approximately 11:30 p.m. Most services between the two cities are direct. The fastest service takes just under 3 hours, while other services nearly 3 and half hours.
Fastest way to travel from London to Nottingham
The fastest way to travel from London to Nottingham is by train. The journey by train takes roughly 1h40m. Direct services depart twice per hour and are operated by East Midlands Trains.
Most popular way to travel from London to Nottingham
The most popular way to get from London to Nottingham is on the train. Travel from London to Nottingham takes over an hour less than the bus and on average the costs are not much over £10 greater than the bus.
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FAQs: London to Nottingham
Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Nottingham.
There are 2 options to travel from London to Nottingham including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from London to Nottingham is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £6 compared to other travel options to Nottingham:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from London to Nottingham costing on average £29.
The quickest way to travel from London to Nottingham is by train, which takes on average 1 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance between London and Nottingham is around 109 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Nottingham is:
- 40 coaches a day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Nottingham from London as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Nottingham:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from London to Nottingham depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Most travellers take a train from London St Pancras International to Nottingham.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Nottingham:
- You can go to Nottingham from London by coach with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or London Buses. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £6 with FlixBus from London to Nottingham on Omio.
- You can take a train from London to Nottingham with East Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Cheap tickets can be found for £29 with LNER from London to Nottingham.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Nottingham with National Express or FlixBus with 38 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Nottingham with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Nottingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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